TikTok Faces Intense Scrutiny and Possible Fines in the EU Over Child Safety

The European Union is preparing to investigate TikTok, owned by ByteDance Ltd., for its compliance with the Digital Services Act (DSA), focusing on the safety of minors.

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TikTok's measures to protect minors, amid worries that recent adjustments may not be sufficient.

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Tech companies could face fines up to 6% of annual revenue for non-compliance with content moderation rules

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The probe into TikTok is part of the EU's broader effort to enforce accountability among tech giants, including previous investigations into other latforms like X, Meta. and Alphabet.

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TikTok is discussions with EU authorities, addressing concerns over the platform's commitment to safeguarding minors from content that could harm their mental and physical health.

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The EU's scrutiny of TikTok reflects a larger trend towards demanding greater accountability and transparency from digital platforms

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