TikTok sets screen time limits for minors amid criticism over addictiveness

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Teenagers will have to enter a passcode to continue watching after 60 minutes.

Parents can set a maximum screen time for their child based on the day of the week.TikTok said it would introduce automatic daily screen time limits of one hour for accounts belonging to under-18s, as the social media platform faces criticism over its addictiveness among young users.

The Chinese version of TikTok, Douyin, is restricted to 40 minutes of daily use for under-14s and is inaccessible for them between 10pm and 6am. But young users will still be able to deselect the time limit feature or lie about their age, as on other platforms.

 

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What a waste

Every 60 minutes, no total daily limit?

People will be live online 24/7 eventually. We're all connected.

Nothing foolproof here!

So kid, when signing up, enters a false date of birth. Problem solved. It's like saying yes when asked if your over 18 on an app or simply ignoring the message ' you must be over 18 to access this game' It's an unregulated playground for anyone intelligent enough to use a device

This is the predictive programming of anti China agenda. Vassal Australia will follow its master.

Ban this Chinese spying App

A very Chinese way of dealing with problems, like slapping a Band-Aid on a bullet wound

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