Ofcom has initiated an investigation into TikTok's child safety protocols, following concerns raised in a May review that deemed the platform insufficiently safe for minors. The inquiry will focus on TikTok's methods for verifying user ages and its effectiveness in preventing children from accessing harmful content.
The investigation comes in the wake of the UK government's decision to ban under-16s from several platforms. Ofcom has expressed skepticism regarding TikTok's age inference technology, which estimates user ages based on their interactions on the app.
Watch for Ofcom's findings on TikTok's age verification methods, as this could lead to stricter regulations for social media platforms. The outcome may influence how other platforms approach child safety and could prompt further government action on online protections for minors.