France Moves to Enforce Social Media Ban for Under-15s Nationwide
France’s new law blocking under-15s from social media has triggered confusion and frustration among teens who rely on apps daily. Many fear losing connection, while officials argue the measure improves safety and mental health
French Teens Exposed to Harmful TikTok Content Within Minutes, Study Finds
Researchers found that TikTok’s recommended feeds directed fabricated teen accounts in France from sadness to suicide-related videos within hours, prompting families, regulators and rights groups to demand stronger protections for young users and stricter enforcement of EU digital safety laws
France Launches Major Investigation into TikTok over Youth Mental Health Risks
French prosecutors have opened an investigation into TikTok amid allegations that its algorithms expose young users to suicide-related material. The probe could redefine platform accountability and digital safety laws across Europe
Albania to Ban TikTok for One Year Following Teen’s Death
The announcement was made during a high-profile meeting in Tirana attended by teachers, parents, and psychologists. Rama referred to TikTok as “the neighborhood bandit,” signaling his belief that the platform fosters harmful behavior among young people
Tiktok App Crashes Causing Issues to Users All Around
TikTok, known as Douyin in China, is a Chinese social media service under Bytedance that focuses on video sharing. The social media platform is used to produce a variety of short videos, ranging from dance, comedy, and education genres, with durations ranging from 15 seconds to 3 minutes. TikTok is the international version of Douyin, […]