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TikTok suspends content in Russia in response to ‘fake news’ law



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TikTok is suspending livestreaming and new content to its video service in response to Russia’s new ‘fake news’ law, the company said on Sunday.
The law, which the lower chamber of Russia’s parliament approved on Friday, threatens prison time for anyone who publishes what the Kremlin deems to be false information about the country’s invasion of Ukraine. Those who are found guilty of disseminating false data about Russia’s armed forced would face up to 15 years in prison or a fine of 1.5 million rubles, or USD $14,000.
TikTok, along with several news organizations, have decided to suspend operations in the country to maintain the safety of employees and users that might use the app to “provide a source of relief and human connection during a time of war when …

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