TikTok said on Friday it will comply with Australia’s imminent ban on under-16s joining social media on the day it comes into force, but told users the changes “may be upsetting”.
Australia’s world-first legislation comes into effect December 10, curbing the world’s most popular social media platforms and websites, including TikTok, Instagram and YouTube.
Companies face fines of A$49.5 million (US$32 million) if they fail to take “reasonable steps” to comply.
TikTok will block under-16s in…
