TikTok faces Ofcom investigation over child age checks

TikTok is facing an investigation by Ofcom due to concerns over the platform's child age checks. The regulator had previously reviewed the platform in May and criticized it for not being "safe enough" for children. Ofcom's investigation will examine whether TikTok is complying with UK regulations to protect young users. The probe highlights ongoing concerns about social media companies' ability to safeguard children online.

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