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Radio 4,3 mins

Is TikTok safe for children?

Woman's Hour

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TikTok has become a huge social media success. It’s a free social media app where users create, share and watch videos. So why is it so popular among teenagers? As with most social media, there are darker sides to how people interact on the app – do parents know how to keep their children safe? What should they be concerned about? And what measures have TikTok put in place to protect them. Digital Culture and Tech Writer Sarah Manavis, and Elizabeth Wosho who creates content for the site discuss.

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