TikTok is raising the age requirement for going live from 16 to 18 starting November 23 and is introducing streams that can be limited to adult-only audiences (Mia Sato/The Verge)

Mia Sato / The Verge:
TikTok is raising the age requirement for going live from 16 to 18 starting November 23 and is introducing streams that can be limited to adult-only audiences  —  TikTok is updating its livestream system to limit kids from going live and to allow streamers to only reach adults.

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