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TikTok will block beauty filters for teens

TikTok Announces Plan to Block Some Beauty Filters for Minors

"By fostering a culture of authenticity, respect and support, we can create a digital world where everyone feels empowered to be their true self," the company said.

SiliconANGLE · 1h

TikTok to block beauty filters over mental health concerns among the young

The embattled Chinese social media app TikTok has said over the coming weeks it’s going to start blocking beauty filters due to growing research that transforming one’s face from its reality causes anxiety and issues with self-esteem, adding to the mental health crisis affecting the young.

The Hill on MSN · 10h

TikTok rolling out age restrictions on beauty filters amid mental health concerns

TikTok announced Tuesday it will restrict the use of some appearance effects for users under 18 after teens and parents in a new study expressed concerns about the impact of beauty filters. The

Florida social media influencer arrested

ABC · 1d

Social media influencer arrested after filming herself getting ready to steal from store using fake barcodes: Police

A 22-year-old social media influencer on TikTok with nearly 300,000 followers has been arrested after using fake barcodes to steal from Target, police said.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Florida social media influencer arrested after police say she filmed herself while shoplifting

Police say the influencer, who documented her life for almost 300,000 followers on TikTok, used fake bar codes to scan items while buying items.

CNN · 1d

TikTok influencer posted herself going shopping at Target. Police say she was actually shoplifting

A social media influencer Marlena Velez was arrested for theft after police used her own posts to find her, according to a Cape Coral Police press -release. Police tracked down the suspect after an anonymous caller helped them identify the suspect on Instagram and TikTok.

Australia social media ban nears vote

PEDESTRIAN.TV · 1h

Queen Of Viral TikToks Jojo Siwa Says Australia’s Social Media Ban Could Be A ‘Beautiful Thing’

Influencer Anna Paul, also appearing at the TikTok Awards, told PEDESTRIAN.TV that while her younger self would have “hated” the ban, she is now of the mind that social media is “so bad for your mental health.” It comes as the Senate is expected to oversee the proposed bill today to decide whether it should become law.

Associated Press · 18h

Digital rights advocate says she’s ‘appalled’ by Australia’s social media ban legislation process

A digital rights advocate said Wednesday she had been "appalled' by the Australian government's social media ban legislation process.

Hosted on MSN · 19h

Australia nears social media ban for children after heated debate

Australia moved closer on Wednesday to banning social media for children under 16 after the parliament's lower house passed a bill even as Alphabet's Google and Facebook-owner Meta pressed the government to delay the legislation.

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Most People Use TikTok for This One Reason

Why do you go on social media? Is it solely for entertainment, or maybe to connect with friends and family? A new study from ...

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Meta, TikTok, Google Slam Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban

Global tech giants including Meta, TikTok and Google have heavily criticized Australian legislation to ban children under 16 ...

Ever-Growing USA on MSN2d

Why Blastup’s New Design and TikTok Services Make Social Media Growth Easier Than Ever

With social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram booming, standing out and gaining traction can be challenging. To meet ...

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Australia’s teen social media ban loophole means kids can still use TikTok and YouTube Shorts

The federal government says it wants to stop kids from using apps like TikTok. But its legislation won't protect children ...

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Study: One in five young people spend a dangerous amount of time on TikTok, more than two hours a day

One in five young Spaniards spend more than two hours a day on TikTok and exceeds the recommended limits for the use of ...

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Social Media Understands That Glinda the Good Witch Wasn't in the Mood to Hear Dorothy Sing

Glinda's Reaction to Dorothy singing in 'The Wizard of Oz' has found new life on TikTok. Fans of 'Wicked' are not picking ...

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Driver licence, Digital ID can still be collected by social media companies under amended teen ban bill

Social media companies like TikTok and Meta will still be able to collect driver licences, passports and Digital ID to decide ...

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Romanian telecoms regulator calls for TikTok suspension pending election probe

The deputy head of Romania's telecoms regulator will start the official process of suspending social media platform TikTok ...

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