The Chinese version of Tik Tok has implemented a time limit for teens under the age of 14 in order as part of the government’s plan to limit the use of electronics for children and teens.
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ByteDance announced Saturday that all Douyin users under the age of 14 will be given a time limit of 40 minutes per day to explore the app. Also, the app will be unavailable for those users between 10 p.m. and 6 p.m. along with encouraging parents to create usernames based on their child’s real name and enable “teenage mode.”
According to CNN Business, the company plans on adding educational content such as science experiments, museums, and several other experiences to “inspire teens.”
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The company enforced the policy as it is trying to be ahead of the curve if such actions are taken by the government due to their new policy of limiting leisure time among teens and children in the country based on the “Minor Protection Law.”
“Self-assessment and voluntary implementation of minor-protection measures by more platforms could help suggest platforms are being more socially responsible and potentially reassure parents and regulators,” said analysts of Citigroup Global Markets.
China’s law was introduced back in June where it required social media platforms and other tech companies to regulate their content and focusing more on education.