History
TikTok (2018):
TikTok was released to the US in 2018, attracts more than 1 billion daily users. TikTok has become global, and therefore, is available in 40 languages.
Douyin (2016):
Douyin, the original version of TikTok based in China released back in 2016,owned by ByteDance with approximately 500 million daily users (in China).
Regulations
TikTok (2018):
TikTok has no regulations with optional parental restrictions
Douyin (2016):
As for children under 14 years old, a few of the regulations include:
-The app is locked from 10pm-6am
-Only 40 minutes per day
-Promoted videos by the algorithm: science experiments, museum exhibits, patriotism and culture videos, education and PE lessons
What are the difficulties of regulating media in the digital age?
TikTok and Douyin are social media streaming platforms each tailored differently. Douyin is exclusively available in China, whereas TikTok is for those in the US and international users. Regulations in these platforms got stricter in order to protect their users from potential harmful content.
Douyin's freedom of speech is limited, as we can say, that children under 14 are restricted to use the app freely, specifically that Douyin will be locked from 10pm-6am, with only a maximum time limit of 40 minutes per day, and only educational videos are shown to them (e.g. science experiments, museum exhibits, patriotism and culture, PE lessons). However, TikTok has zero regulations over its users
Regulation:
One key obstacle is the global reach and jurisdictional complexity inherent by Tiktok, as they operate internationally, making it difficult for any external regulatory to effectively supervise content and user interactions that span diverse cultural and legal contexts.
Additionally, concerns over user privacy and data security arise due to the extensive data collection practices of these platforms. Finding the right balance between protecting user privacy and enabling creative expression becomes a delicate task. Moreover, the viral nature of content on TikTok can lead to the rapid spread of misinformation and disinformation, raising questions about how to effectively curb false narratives without infringing upon freedom of expression.
Ensuring age-appropriate content and safeguarding young users from explicit material while preserving creative freedom presents a multifaceted dilemma. Striking the right balance is crucial, as overregulation could inadvertently lead to concerns of censorship, potentially stifling diverse voices and creative expression.
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