TikTok has introduced a new feature called Family Pairing
This feature allows parents to control the content that will be visible to their children
The Family Pairing feature will be rolled out over the coming weeks
TikTok has announced that it is introducing new features that are aimed at making the platform for secure for younger audiences. Called ‘Family Pairing’ the feature aims to make it easier for parents and teens to customise the safety settings based on their needs. This features will be rolled out over the coming weeks and will allow parents to link their TikTok account to their teens’ and set controls.
Once paired, parents will gain access to features like Screen Time Management, Restricted Mode, and Directed Messages. Screen Time Management will allow parents to control how long their teen can spend on TikTok each day. The company also notes that it has partnered with ‘top creators’ to make short videos that appear right in the app and encourage users to keep track of their screen time. Restricted Mode limits the appearance of content that may not be appropriate for all audiences. Finally, DirectMessages allows parents to limit who can send messages to their teen. They can turn off the feature entirely if they want. The company notes that from April 30 onwards, when will automatically disable Direct Messages for registered accounts under the age of 16.
“We are committed to giving parents insight into, and control over, how their teens use TikTok and helping facilitate important conversations within families about the responsible navigation of digital platforms. We believe these options promote a safer and more trustworthy experience for our users of all ages, but our progress in this area is also never finished. We look forward to working with all our stakeholders as we continuously seek to improve through new features and resources to help our community manage their digital experience,” the company said in its press release.
TikTok now has over a billion downloads on Android alone, but it seems like the popularity of the app has made it a breeding ground for the dissemination of false information. Recently, it was reported that 10 people had to be hospitalised after drinking a juice made from the seeds of the Datura Stramonium plant. These people had seen a video on the platform that said that the juice would keep the virus away. The Indian government has also requested Facebook and TikTok to remove users responsible for the spread of misinformation on their respective platforms.
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