UK investigates how TikTok uses data from teenagers to recommend videos.


UK investigates how TikTok uses data from teenagers to recommend videos.

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UK investigates how TikTok uses data from teenagers to recommend videos.

The UK is looking into how TikTok uses information about teenagers to suggest videos. They are worried that kids might see bad things because of how TikTok chooses these suggestions.

The UK wants to make sure TikTok is keeping teenagers safe online. They are focusing on kids aged 13 to 17 who use the app.

John Edwards, an important person in the UK, says that using kids' data can be good in some ways. But he's worried that TikTok might not be doing enough to protect children from harm.

The UK is also looking at Reddit and Imgur, two other websites. They want to know how these sites use kids' information and if they are checking kids' ages properly.

TikTok says they are working hard to keep kids safe on their app. They say they have rules about what kids can see and do on TikTok.


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What is the UK worried about regarding TikTok?

The UK is worried that kids might see bad things because of how TikTok chooses video suggestions.

Who is the UK focusing on for safety checks on TikTok?

The UK is focusing on kids aged 13 to 17 who use the app.

What does TikTok say about keeping kids safe?

TikTok says they are working hard to keep kids safe on their app and have rules about what kids can see and do.


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