TikTok trying hard to appeal to US lawmakers with stricter rules for its 'For You' page

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Right now, TikTok is trying to convince US lawmakers and regulators that its app is safe for teens. And just in the midst of that, the company has announcedthat will take effect in May. TikTok has provided a long list of content that's not eligible to get recommended on people's"For You" pages.

Additionally, a wide range of content that could be misinformation or conspiratorial is also on the list. Examples include unproven recommendations to treat a minor illness, showing a crowd at a music concert and claiming it's a protest, or misrepresenting authoritative sources such as selectively referencing scientific data to come to a conclusion not made in the study.

TikTok is also introducing a feature dubbed"account status" which will help creators check if they're following the rules. The feature will also show strikes to the account or posts that violate the guidelines. You will also be able to perform an"account check" to see if you're blocked from recommendations because of breaking the rules.

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