Policy · 3h ago
UK Regulator Probes TikTok Over Child Safety Failures
Ofcom launched an investigation into TikTok following a May review that found the platform not "safe enough" for children. The probe will examine whether TikTok complied with duties under the Online Safety Act. Potential fines could reach up to 10% of global revenue.
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The investigation signals tougher enforcement of UK online safety laws, but TikTok's algorithmic amplification of harmful content remains a systemic challenge.
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