TikTok is introducing new features for teens that aim to cap video downloads and screen time.

The short video app is disabling downloads by default for creators aged 13 to 15.

Plus, creators from this age group will have an option to make their videos downloadable.

TikTok adds features to cap teens’ app usage for their own good

Whats more, TikTok is introducing push notification limits at night to reduce screen time.

It’s free, every week, in your inbox.

The company also said that new users aged 16-17 will have their direct messages disabled by default.

TikTok visibility restrictions for users aged 16-17

Theyll have to explicitly allow people to message them after signing up.

Google also made some changes for users of that age group by turning in age-based ad targeting.

That’s one heck of a mixed bag.

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