TikTok Facing UK Investigation Amid Fears Over Age Checks and Harm to Children The UK's online regulator, Ofcom, has launched a formal investigation into TikTok over concerns that it may not be doing enough to protect children from harmful content.
This move comes as the country prepares to launch a social media ban for under 16s early next year, highlighting the escalating pressure on tech companies to prove their commitment to user safety.
At the heart of this investigation is TikTok's reliance on age inference models, which Ofcom has deemed inadequate in detecting children's ages.