UK Opens TikTok Child-Safety Probe as Europe Tightens Platform Liability

Ofcom has opened a formal investigation into whether TikTok's age-inference systems adequately protect children from harmful content under the UK Online Safety Act, marking the shift from rule-making to enforcement. The probe will test whether behavioural age estimation meets the statutory threshold of being 'highly effective', with potential fines up to £18m or 10% of global revenue if breaches are found.

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