TikTok's Algorithm: Steering Minors to Adult Content?

TikTok Algorithm Exposes Kids to Explicit Content: A new report reveals TikTok's algorithm is steering minors toward sexually explicit material, even with safety settings on. A Global Witness investigation found fake teen accounts were shown explicit search suggestions within clicks of logging in, leading to simulated masturbation and pornographic content. Despite TikTok's claims of immediate action and content removal, researchers recreated the experiment and found the problem persisted. The revelation has sparked outrage from researchers, parents, and users, intensifying calls for regulation and stronger protections for young users on the platform. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.