TikTok Under Fire: Sacha Baron Cohen and Jewish Celebrities Condemn Surge in Antisemitism
Comedian Sacha Baron Cohen accused TikTok of creating "the biggest antisemitic movement since the Nazis" during a virtual meeting with executives. He criticized the platform for allowing hate speech, including praise for Osama bin Laden and justifications for the 9/11 attacks. Fellow celebrities Debra Messing and Amy Schumer also expressed concerns about TikTok's handling of antisemitism and called for the banning of certain phrases. TikTok executives acknowledged the criticism but stated that there was no "magic button" to fix the issue. They promised to improve safety features and support for Jewish content creators.