Summary

  • TikTok has announced that it will be rolling out alerts for missing children to US users.
  • Alerts will be shown within the For You feed, and will include a photo of the child, details and contact information.
  • The platform has partnered with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children for the scheme.
  • TikTok tested the alerts in Texas last year, which saw 20 million views.
  • The move follows on from similar features by Facebook, Instagram and apps such as Uber and Waze.
  • TikTok has been investing in child safety features recently, partnering with NSPCC to provide tips on usage habits and developing tools to restrict content viewed by teenagers.

By Emma Roth

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