Report: TikTok Lite Lacks Critical Safety Features for Over a Billion Users

Mozilla and AI Forensics find that TikTok Lite omits essential content warnings and user controls present in the main app, raising concerns over user safety.

• TikTok Lite does not label AI-generated, graphic, or misleading content, unlike the standard TikTok app.
• The Lite version lacks user controls for filtering content and managing screen time, which are available in the main app.
• Researchers argue that these missing features are not due to technical limitations but deliberate choices.
• The report highlights potential risks in elections and public health due to the absence of content warnings.
• TikTok Lite has over a billion downloads, primarily in regions with limited internet connectivity.

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