TikTok to Restrict Beauty Filters for Teens in Major Mental Health Initiative
TikTok announces global restrictions on beauty-altering filters for users under 18, addressing concerns about mental health and self-image among youth. The platform will block filters that modify facial features while enhancing age verification systems and transparency around digital alterations.
Brazil Takes Legal Action Against Meta and TikTok: $525 Million Lawsuit Over Child Protection
Brazil sues Meta and TikTok for $525 million, alleging failure to protect minors on their platforms. The lawsuit demands improved safeguards and algorithm changes to ensure a safer online environment for young users.
ByteDance Fires Intern for Sabotaging AI Model Training
ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, terminated an intern for maliciously interfering with AI model training. The company refuted rumors of extensive damage, emphasizing the incident's limited impact on commercial projects and large AI models.