The Italian competition authority Fine of 10 million euros TikTok did not adequately monitor content that could be harmful to young and vulnerable viewers. The social media platform, which is a subsidiary of Chinese company ByteDance, has come under scrutiny for allowing the spread of so-called .french scars” Challenges encourage behavior that has the potential to cause physical harm.
Despite TikTok's claims that it has restricted viewing of such content to users under 18, Italian watchdogs have criticized the platform for failing to deliver on safety guarantees. The regulator's stance highlights the growing global demand for social media platforms such as TikTok, Facebook and Instagram to provide strong protections for underage users.
The action comes after another regulatory body, AGCOM, mandated the removal of the controversial video last month. Additionally, antitrust authorities stressed that TikTok's profiling algorithms facilitated the distribution of harmful content.
The fine imposed by Italy adds to the pressure TikTok is facing internationally. In the US, the House of Representatives recently passed a bill that could lead to a ban unless ByteDance sells its ownership stake.around and 170 million US usersthe potential ban highlights growing concerns about the popular app's safety and privacy practices.
TikTok's response to Italy's fine was a mixed one, and it maintained its commitment to user safety.