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TikTok to restrict users who repeatedly post problematic topics from ‘For You’ feed
Topics include disordered eating and extreme fitness.
The change, which goes into effect on May 17th, appears to be the first to directly target the accounts of creators who post videos about topics that TikTok considers unfit for a broader audience, even though the content itself doesn’t violate the Community Guidelines. An Amnesty International investigation from November concluded that TikTok’s For You feed amplified depressive content that risked worsening the mental health of children and young people. Platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and others have taken similar steps to crack down on “problematic” sexual or nude content over the years that had the effect of discriminating against women and LGBTQ users.
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