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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: UK Investigates TikTok Over Child Safety Rules
Caption: UK Investigates TikTok Over Child Safety Rules. U.K. regulator Ofcom has launched an investigation into TikTok over whether it is complying with child safety requirements under the Online Safety Act. The probe focuses on concerns that TikTok's age estimation technology may have failed to accurately identify underage users. Ofcom said platforms must use "highly effective" age assurance to prevent children from accessing harmful content. The watchdog said it does not currently consider age inference technology alone to be sufficiently effective. If found in breach of the rules, TikTok could face a fine of up to £18 million or 10% of its global revenue. Ofcom said it expects to provide an update on its investigation in October. TikTok said it uses expert-informed safety policies and advanced age inference technology to protect younger users. The company said it has invested billions in platform safety and is confident it complies with the Online Safety Act. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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