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Beth Greenfield

TikTok introduces tighter controls for kids and teens—but experts still have a warning for parents

Teen girl wearing headphones and looking at her smartphone (Credit: Getty Images)

Fresh off a brief U.S. ban and amidst ongoing legal drama related to allegedly fueling a youth mental-health crisis, TikTok announced new measures on Tuesday for teen safety and parental control. 

“Every day, teens around the world express their creativity, connect with friends, and learn on TikTok. We build the strongest safeguards into teen accounts by default to help ensure young people have positive experiences on our app—and to give parents peace of mind,” said the short-form video app in a press release. 

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