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UK regulator Ofcom probes TikTok's child safety measures

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The UK's communications regulator, Ofcom, has launched an investigation into TikTok's child safety measures. The probe will assess whether the platform is adequately protecting children from harmful content and complying with the Online Safety Act 2023. Ofcom is specifically scrutinizing TikTok's age verification and inference methods, questioning their effectiveness in preventing underage users from accessing inappropriate material. TikTok maintains it meets its obligations and has invested significantly in platform safety. AI

IMPACT Potential for stricter regulations on social media platforms regarding AI-driven age verification and content moderation.

RANK_REASON Regulatory investigation into a major social media platform's compliance with child safety laws. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Matt Tate) ·

    Ofcom, the UK's communications regulator, is investigating TikTok's child safety measures

    The regulator is assessing whether the platform is doing enough to protect children from harmful content.

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