TikTok will block beauty filters for teens over mental health concerns
TikTok is placing age restrictions on beauty filters to address concerns about their impact on teen mental health.
Under-18s will be prevented from using filters that are difficult to detect, like those that smooth skin or slim faces.
New resources will connect users who report concerns about suicide, self-harm, hate, and harassment to local helplines.
TikTok is exploring technology to detect accounts made by users under 13, the minimum age to use the platform.