This Monday, it was learned that the European Commission opened an investigation into TikTok to verify that it complies with the rules for the protection of minors and transparency in content moderation.

In September 2023, the Community Executive asked the video platform for information on these aspects. However, it has now decided to open a formal investigation.

As background for the measure, it is important to remember that last year the EU approved the law that forces large Internet companies to guarantee that their algorithmic systems do not display content harmful to users.

In connection with this regulation, the authorities also seek to clarify to what extent the platform generates behavioral addictions through its algorithms.

“Brussels points out that it must be studied to counteract the potential risks for the exercise of the fundamental right to the physical and mental well-being of personnel, respect for the rights of minors, as well as its impact on radicalization processes.

The protection of children and adolescents is a priority for the EU Digital Services Directive (DSA).

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Source: elconfidencial

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TikTok has decided to raise the minimum age to hold a live event, so that users must be at least 18 years old, an update that will soon be complemented by the possibility of broadcasting for an adult audience.

The social network has updated some of its policies in relation to user security, which has meant changes in access to certain functions according to age, such as the requirement to be 16 years old to access direct messages or 18 years old to send virtual gifts and access monetization tools.

These changes now extend to live streams, for which TikTok will require you to be at least 18 years old instead of the current 16. This measure will come into force on November 23, as reported on its official blog.

Along with this change, the company will also allow content creators to choose the audience to which they direct their live broadcast, being able to limit it to those over 18 years of age if they consider that the content is not appropriate for minors. This novelty will arrive “in the coming weeks”.

Likewise, TikTok has recalled a recent novelty, the possibility of performing direct with up to five guests with the ‘Multi-Guest’ format. And in the coming weeks, new filters will be available to creators to limit comments.

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Source: dpa

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