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TikTok Refuses to Answer Over Highway Deaths | Belfast News
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A deadly crash on the M9 sparked outrage after videos of dangerous driving—like cars going the wrong way on highways—went viral on TikTok. Lawmakers are now demanding answers, summoning social media giants to a committee hearing. Meta has agreed to attend, while TikTok has twice refused, drawing sharp criticism from chair Alan Kelly, who called it a “slap in the face” given TikTok’s massive youth audience. Kelly emphasized that tools exist to curb such content but aren’t being used effectively—and warned that without cooperation, the government may need to act forcefully at home. The episode underscores the urgent debate over social media’s responsibility for harmful content with real-world consequences.
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