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EU Launches Probe into TikTok Compliance

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The European Union (EU) has taken action, officially launching an investigation into TikTok’s operations. This probe aims to scrutinize whether the social media giant is adequately safeguarding minors on its platform and assess other potential violations of the EU’s Digital Services Act.

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