AI-translated English language clips of Adolf Hitler’s speeches have been going viral on TikTok. Paired with popular music genres on the platform, these videos can game the algorithm and draw in millions of views.
The clips of the Nazi party leader, often accompanied by popular music and instrumental beats, have been shared in violation of TikTok’s hate speech policies, which explicitly ban the promotion or celebration of individuals responsible for mass violence or the dissemination of hateful ideologies. These translations are in addition to other AI-generated or otherwise altered videos containing excerpts from Hitler’s speeches as well as other Nazi-related content.
What’s Happening With Hitler Speeches on TikTok?
According to a recent report by watchdog Media Matters, numerous videos featuring AI-translated Hitler speeches have proliferated on TikTok, with one video reaching more than a million views before being removed. Another clip, showing scenic imagery with a Hitler speech overlay, got 270,000 views and …