TECHNOLOGYJul 16 · 05:56 UTCPOLITICO EUROPEMizy Clifton

UK investigates TikTok over child safety measures

The UK's online safety regulator Ofcom has opened an investigation into TikTok over concerns its age inference models may not effectively identify child users, violating the Online Safety Act's requirements. If found in breach, TikTok could face fines of up to £18 million or 10% of its worldwide revenue.

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