A fatal crash investigation is underway in Kildare involving Jess Kelly, the platform TikTok, and Garda Síochána.

The entities involved

• Jess Kelly →

  journalist, filmmaker and cinematographer

  Nothing else this week.

• TikTok →

  video-focused social media platform

  • PBS is leveraging social media platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok to grow its audience and attract top talent for future projects.Mon 17:13
  • The FBI is investigating election fraud in Los Angeles, following claims documented in a TikTok video.Mon 15:13
• Garda Síochána →

  police service of Ireland

  • The Garda Representative Association (GRA) is calling for improved conditions and pay, accusing management of silencing members, and withdrawing overtime in Dublin.Fri 22:55

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• Luke Pollard calls on social media companies to improve content moderation, noting they are scapegoated for tragedies unrelated to their platform.Aug 25
• A committee is discussing online safety issues, invited to discuss illegal content and online safety.Sep 11
• Viral trends on TikTok are causing road safety issues in Ireland, leading to calls for greater government oversight.Aug 25
• Dangerous driving content was posted on TikTok in County Kildare.Aug 25