Under pressure after the passage of bipartisan House legislation, toxic and anti-free speech TikTok has a strange new strategy: turn teenagers into decision-makers.
TikTok has come under fire for its ties to the communist Chinese government, harmful algorithms for young users, bias and censorship. Amid the backlash, the app is attempting to assuage fears with various tactics, including a new “Youth Council” for teenagers to give input. But will any root problems be addressed?
A March 25 press release from TikTok explained the Youth Council comprises 15 teens aged 15 to 18 from around the world. The council is reportedly prioritizing “teen well-being and inclusion.” Moreover, TikTok is redesigning both its Youth Portal feature, which provides resources, and advertising its parental controls, especially for concerned U.S. parents.
The press release did…
