In a weblog publish launched on Monday, TikTok introduced modifications to its reside video function the place customers can movie movies in real-time for their followers to observe.
In an efforts to create safer neighborhood tips, TikTok LIVE will enhance the age limit for hosts and provides the choice for customers to host adult-only livestreams.
TikTok’s present age restriction for reside video hosts is 16, nonetheless as of Nov. 23 the app will enhance the age limit to 18. Users can even have the choice to limit their livestream to these over the age of 18.
“We need our neighborhood to take advantage of the alternatives LIVE can convey with out compromising on security. We consider these industry-leading updates can additional defend the youthful members of our neighborhood as they begin and construct their on-line presence,” the assertion reads.
The replace come because the app continues to manage content material for younger viewers. Most just lately, the app made modifications to its algorithm to filter “doubtlessly problematic” movies which can be too mature for youngsters and youngsters.
In addition to the replace TikTok additionally introduced updates to its reside multi-guest function the place customers can now go create livestreams with as much as 5 company.