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TikTok will play ‘calming music’ to remind teens to stop using the app

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If a teen under 16 is still using the app after 10PM, TikTok will interrupt their feed with a full-screen “wind down” reminder.

It will play “calming music to help teens relax and be mindful of the time” TikTok is also rolling out a new Family Pairing feature that lets parents put restrictions on their child’s account.

VR Score

61

Informative language

51

Neutral language

75

Article tone

informal

Language

English

Language complexity

47

Offensive language

not offensive

Hate speech

not hateful

Attention-grabbing headline

not detected

Known propaganda techniques

not detected

Time-value

short-lived

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