TikTok to Strengthen Age Verification in Europe Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
TikTok is rolling out enhanced age verification measures across Europe following a year-long testing phase. The platform's algorithm will analyze user profiles, posted content, and interaction patterns to identify underage accounts, with flagged cases reviewed by human moderators.
European regulators are pushing social media platforms to improve child protection without compromising privacy. The debate over balancing these priorities has gained global traction, with Australia banning social media access for under-16s and European Parliament considering stricter verification requirements.