Defence Minister Luke Pollard has urged social media platforms to remove videos that promote dangerous driving, particularly those showing individuals driving the wrong way on roads. His comments follow a tragic incident where two police officers and five others died in a crash involving a vehicle traveling against traffic.
Pollard emphasized the responsibility of social media companies to adjust their algorithms and remove harmful content, citing financial incentives for outrageous posts. TikTok has stated it actively removes such content, while the government plans to enforce regulations under the Online Safety Act to ensure compliance.