A report by g1 has uncovered that various profiles on TikTok are promoting Adolf Hitler and Nazism, employing both explicit and disguised language to sidestep detection by the platform's moderation system. In Brazil, praising the Nazi regime is considered a crime, raising concerns over the potential implications of such online behavior. The research highlights the sophisticated methods these groups use to evade responsibility for their actions, effectively spreading hate speech under the radar.

Experts Liriam Sponholz and Yasmin Curzi, who specialize in hate speech, point out that neo-Nazi and white supremacist groups are utilizing code words to bypass platform moderation, aiming to avoid accountability for their glorification of Nazism. Interestingly, the report mentions how an individual discovered these profiles through videos that called attention to hate speech by other TikTok users, leading to an escalation in algorithmic recommendations of similar content by the platform. This suggests that the TikTok algorithm may inadvertently encourage the proliferation of hate-related content.

The g1's findings prompt significant questions about the role of social media platforms in moderating hate speech, particularly when such content is masked under various codes and trends. As the report illustrates, the challenge lies in maintaining a balance between freedom of expression and protecting communities from violent ideologies. The increasing visibility of these profiles on TikTok not only points to a growing concern in Brazil regarding online extremist movements but also emphasizes the urgent need for stricter content moderation policies and greater accountability from platform operators.