TikTok To Put Content Ratings on Videos That Show 'Overtly Mature Themes'

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TikTok To Put , Content Ratings on Videos That , Show 'Overtly Mature Themes'.
In an effort to prevent "overtly mature"
content from reaching underage users,
TikTok will reportedly start adding
content scores to videos.
The app will roll out a beta version
of the feature in the coming weeks.
In a recent blog post, TikTok said videos
will receive a "maturity score" based
on their "thematic maturity.".
When we detect that a video contains mature
or complex themes... , Cormac Keenan, TikTok's head of trust and safety, via blog post.
... for example, fictional scenes that may be too frightening or intense for younger audiences, Cormac Keenan, TikTok's head of trust and safety, via blog post.
... a maturity score will be allocated
to the video to help prevent those under 18 from viewing it across
the TikTok experience. , Cormac Keenan, TikTok's head of trust and safety, via blog post.
TikTok will also implement filtering tools to help users avoid seeing non-age-appropriate videos.
Recently, TikTok has faced scrutiny for spreading potentially harmful content, .
such as videos that promote eating disorders
or glamorize drug use to minors.
In GLAAD's most recent Social Media Safety Index, TikTok garnered lower ratings
than any other social media app

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