TikTok further tightens algorithm for suggestive content

TikTok has tightened its algorithm for detecting explicit content. The social media company would now be even better able to detect so-called ‘suggestive content’, which is not suitable for minors but also does not violate policy.

Thanks to the improvements to the algorithm, young people would come into contact with so-called ‘suggestive’ or ‘borderline content’ even less and the social network should in their own words become a safer place for young people. The so-called ‘borderline content’ can be sexual or violent. This type of content is not suitable for underage TikTok users, but also does not violate the rules of the platform because it is sometimes not explicit enough to be removed from the platform.

This type of TikTok videos has been used since the introduction of the so-called Content Levels rating system from earlier this year, no longer served to young people aged 13 to 17 through recommendations or search results. The social media company also says it is working with aid organization StopNCII, Meta and Bumble to stop the spread of explicit images on the platform.

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