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TikTok blames tech glitch after users accuse it of censoring black voices during George Floyd protests

Video-sharing platform TikTok has come beneath fireside from consumers accusing it of censoring hashtags related to the ongoing US protests sparked by the use of George Floyd's death. The company insists the issue was once as soon as ended in by the use of a technical glitch.
Video-sharing platform TikTok has come under fire from users accusing it of censoring hashtags related to the ongoing US protests sparked by George Floyd's death. The company insists the issue was caused by a technical glitch.

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