TikTok says it will roll out tech for age checks in Europe, warns privacy trade-offs

TikTok is rolling out advanced AI age-detection across Europe to identify underage users, moving beyond self-reporting. While aiming to comply with regulations and protect children, the company acknowledges potential privacy compromises. Flagged accounts will undergo moderator review, not automatic bans, with facial age estimation and other checks for appeals. This initiative follows a significant fine imposed by Irish regulators.