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July 14, 2026
TikTok Defends Safety Measures Amid EU Social Media Restrictions
- TikTok's policy chief, Ali Law, highlighted the platform's 50 preset safety settings for users under 16.
- The EU is exploring age limits for social media use based on a child safety panel's recommendations.
- EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stressed the need for parental control over children's social media access.
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- TikTok policy chief defends safety measures amid EU push to limit children's social media accessJul 14, 2026 at 12:01 PM · CNBC
- European Union considers social media ban for childrenJul 15, 2026 at 12:13 AM · The Hill