TikTok forms ‘Youth Council’ to help make the platform safer

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TikTok has officially announced a global “youth council” made up of 15 teenagers who will offer the company insights and advice on issues affecting its youngest users. This initiative first came to light last summer as part of TikTok’s broader efforts to intensify safety features for its adolescent audience. TikTok has formed ‘Youth Council’ in hopes to make the platform safe for youngsters The youth council has already begun meetings with TikTok’s top brass, including CEO Shou Chew, highlighting the company’s desire to include the perspectives of their young user base in decision-making processes. The establishment of the council coincides...