AI-Driven Disinformation SCANDAL Erupts on TikTok

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An AI disinformation campaign on TikTok threatens to sway young Polish voters toward a Polexit agenda, raising alarms about foreign interference.

Story Overview

Poland’s Deputy Digitalization Minister has requested an EU investigation into TikTok.
The campaign uses AI-generated videos promoting Poland’s exit from the EU.
The Polish government suspects Russian disinformation targeting young voters.
Potential regulatory action under the Digital Services Act looms for TikTok.

TikTok Under Scrutiny for AI-Generated Disinformation

Poland has formally requested that the European Commission investigate TikTok for hosting AI-generated videos advocating for Poland’s exit from the European Union, known as Polexit. These videos, featuring synthetic characters, are suspected to be part of a Russian disinformation campaign aimed at influencing young Polish voters. The campaign’s content seems to undermine democratic processes and aligns with broader anti-EU sentiments growing in Poland.

The TikTok account “Prawilne_Polki,” responsible for the videos, was removed after the Polish government raised alarms about its content. The account, active since May 2023, started promoting Polexit narratives in December 2025. The Polish information security group Res Futura Data House has identified linguistic markers suggesting Russian origins for the content, although definitive proof remains elusive.

⚡️Polish authorities have appealed to the European Commission to initiate proceedings against TikTok due to the mass spread of AI-generated content calling for Poland's exit from the EU.

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— Center for Countering Disinformation (@CforCD) December 31, 2025

EU’s Digital Services Act and Platform Compliance

The European Commission’s response to Poland’s complaint highlights the obligations of platforms like TikTok under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The DSA mandates that large platforms assess and mitigate systemic risks, including those posed by AI-generated content. TikTok’s reactive removal of the disinformation videos has drawn criticism for insufficient proactive measures, raising questions about its compliance with the DSA.

The Commission had previously initiated proceedings against TikTok in 2024 over election interference in Romania, setting a precedent for regulatory actions. If non-compliance is determined, TikTok could face significant fines, up to 6% of its global annual turnover, emphasizing the seriousness of the allegations.

Implications for Poland and the EU

The disinformation campaign’s exposure may temporarily shield Polish voters from similar tactics, yet the underlying anti-EU sentiment continues to gain traction, with 25% of Poles reportedly supporting Polexit. The targeting of young voters, aged 15-25, underscores concerns about long-term impacts on political attitudes.

The broader implications extend to EU member states concerned about foreign interference in democratic processes. The incident could accelerate efforts to strengthen regulatory frameworks governing AI-generated content and social media platforms, ensuring better protection against disinformation.