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27 November 08:33

TikTok will ban teenagers under 18 from using certain beauty filters as part of efforts to improve safety.

Gabriel Dumitrache

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TikTok has announced the extension of restrictions on the use of beauty filters by teenagers amid concerns about their impact on self-esteem. The platform will also step up its blocking of users under 13 to comply with minimum age regulations. These measures come amid increasingly strict regulation of social media use by minors.

Sources

TikTok va bloca accesul adolescenților la filtrele de înfrumusețare. De ce s-a luat această decizie

independent.co.uk

Safety is 'at the core' of TikTok, European executive says

The Guardian EU

TikTok to block teenagers from beauty filters over mental health concerns

TikTok va bloca accesul adolescenţilor la filtrele de frumuseţe. Care este motivul

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International

A report from the French Parliament proposes banning TikTok for minors under 15 years old and imposing restrictions on users aged between 15 and 18 years, in order to protect the mental health of young people.

International

A French parliamentary committee has requested a criminal investigation against TikTok for the possible endangerment of the health of underage users.

International

The Australian government published directives on Tuesday for digital platforms, regarding the enforcement of the social media ban for children under 16 years old.

Moldova

TikTok is launching a set of measures to protect users in Moldova ahead of parliamentary elections, including an Election Center in partnership with the Central Electoral Commission.

International

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, proposes an age limit for the use of social networks, similar to regulations for tobacco and alcohol.

Health

An analysis shows that children under 16 are being assaulted by harmful videos on social networks, worrying families and calling for tougher regulation.

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