TikTok is updating its Community Guidelines by expanding the type of content that will be removed from the platform and no longer recommended to people.
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According to TikTok, the update will focus on four key areas with the goal of protecting users from potentially harmful content and creating a more welcoming environment. The changes will be rolled out over the coming weeks, and the company says it is open to feedback.
The first change will move suicide hoaxes and dangerous challenges to their own section in the Safety Center, plus TikTok is adding new videos to teach users what to do if they encounter this type of content. These videos can be found in the #SaferTogether hub and the Discover page.
There will also be a new approach to eating disorders that focuses on what TikTok calls “disordered eating” habits. This refers to unhealthy behaviors like over-exercising and short-term fasting, which the company claims are signs of a potential eating disorder. The platform says it has worked closely with experts on the change and will train its teams on what to look for.
