TikTok announced new rules for its platform today. The changes happen immediately. Everyone using TikTok must follow these updated guidelines. TikTok says these rules help keep the community safe.
(TikTok’s Community Guidelines Update)
The company focused on protecting younger users. TikTok wants to stop adults from messaging users under sixteen years old. Accounts belonging to teens face stricter privacy settings automatically. TikTok also wants to block dangerous challenges and hoaxes.
The rules about hate speech are stronger now. Content attacking people based on identity is not allowed. This includes race, religion, gender identity, and disability. TikTok removed old exceptions for some types of hateful content. The platform bans hateful ideologies completely.
Rules about dangerous acts and organizations got updates too. Content supporting terrorism is forbidden. TikTok removed videos showing certain high-risk activities. The platform does not allow groups that promote hate or violence. Ads must follow stricter standards as well.
TikTok uses special tools to find rule-breaking content. Human moderators check videos too. The company says it removes over a hundred million videos each quarter. Many videos are caught before anyone sees them. Users can report videos they think break the rules.
(TikTok’s Community Guidelines Update)
TikTok believes these updates make the platform safer. The company wants everyone to feel comfortable using the app. TikTok will keep changing its rules as needed. The full list of changes is available online.
