TikTok tightens age verification in Europe amid regulatory pressure

by | Jan 16, 2026 | Latest E-commerce News & Updates

TikTok announced plans to roll out new age-detection technology across Europe to better identify and remove accounts belonging to children under 13. The system uses behavioral signals and profile analysis to flag potential underage users for manual review by specialist moderators. This initiative follows a year-long pilot and comes as European regulators intensify scrutiny over platform safety for minors.

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Companies: TikTok

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