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3 June 17:32

TikTok has banned the hashtag #skinnytok, linked to unhealthy content about weight loss, after pressure from European authorities

Emese Grancsa

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The TikTok platform has blocked the hashtag 'SkinnyTok', which promoted extreme diets and unhealthy weight-loss content, in response to concerns from authorities in Brussels and Paris. The move is part of a review of TikTok's safety policies aimed at protecting users, especially children. France's digital minister welcomed the decision as a victory in the fight to keep young people safe online. TikTok will redirect searches to mental health support resources.

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TikTok interzice hashtag-ul "SkinnyTok", la presiunea autorităților de reglementare din Europa, din cauza trendului care promovează slăbirea extremă

TikTok interzice hashtag-ul „SkinnyTok”, la presiunea autorităților de reglementare din Europa, din cauza trendului care promovează slăbirea extremă

TikTok a interzis hashtag-ul „SkinnyTok”. Trendul viral peste tot în lume punea în pericol adolescentele

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