TikTok bans Musk documentary account
Just ahead of the wider release of Alex Gibney's Musk documentary, TikTok has banned the film's social media account from its platform.
The Verge reports: Just ahead of the wider release of Alex Gibney's Musk documentary, TikTok has banned the film's social media account from its platform.
TikTok did not immediately respond to a request for comment. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the film's distributor, Bleecker Street, was informed Friday afternoon that a "permanent suspension" was imminent.
The story is also being covered by TechCrunch. TechCrunch reports that a four-hour documentary about Elon Musk continues to meet resistance from social media platforms.
This technology story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Alex Gibney's Musk, Bleecker Street and Elon Musk.
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- United States · Americas
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- The Verge and TechCrunch
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- Alex Gibney's Musk, Bleecker Street, Elon Musk, Musk
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- Technology
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- The VergeTikTok bans Musk documentary account
- TechCrunchTikTok permanently bans ‘Musk’ documentary advertising account
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