TikTok hires ex-Israeli army instructor as new hate speech manager, sparking backlash

TikTok has hired Erica Mindel, a former Israeli army instructor, as its new hate speech manager. Mindel, who also worked for the US State Department, will focus on developing and driving the company's policies on hate speech, particularly antisemitic content. Her responsibilities include analyzing hate speech trends and influencing legislative frameworks. This decision has sparked criticism on social media, with concerns raised about the potential silencing of pro-Palestinian speech. The position was reportedly created following recommendations from a "high-level convening" coordinated by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL).