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TikTok users in UK to be left with ‘more toxic’ version of app, say campaigners

www.theguardian.com TikTok users in UK to be left with ‘more toxic’ version of app, say campaigners

Activists call on tech giant to extend a change making personalised algorithm optional to comply with rules for EEA countries

TikTok users in UK to be left with ‘more toxic’ version of app, say campaigners

From the end of August, TikTok users in 30 countries in the European Economic Area will be able to opt out of receiving personalised content recommendations, which are largely generated based on past activity. TikTok said it had no plans to make the same option available to users in the UK.

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