VIDEO: Why TikTok is becoming a conspiracy playground

TikTok is being flooded with formulaic, seemingly AI-generated conspiracy theory videos that are garnering millions of views.

AI-generated conspiracy theory videos on TikTok can be highly profitable, according to content creators, with TikTok’s Creativity Program Beta creating a financial incentive for low-quality, engagement-driven content. Unsurprisingly, these conditions make the perfect environment for conspiracy theories to thrive.

VIDEO: Why TikTok is becoming a playground for absurd AI-generated conspiracy theories

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