TikTok has announced that it is responding to new legislation in the UK and EU by introducing a ban on the use of beauty filters by those aged under 18.The ban will be implemented worldwide … Unrealistic images are damaging to self-esteem Studies have shown that social media users often don’t realize they are comparing their own real-life appearance with heavily-edited photos, and that using beauty filters themselves can leave them feeling that their true appearance is unattractive.TikTok will ban beauty filters reports that TikTok will be banning the use of beauty filters by users aged 13 to 17.
TikTok also claims it is getting more serious about banning pre-teens from using the app.In theory, under-13s have never been allowed to use it, but the company has been accused of failing to make any serious attempt to detect those who lie about their age.One child protection group says that legislation is driving these kinds of changes.
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