TikTok to examine content on self-harm, Oireachtas committee told

TikTok to examine content on self-harm, Oireachtas committee told

An RTÉ 'Prime Time' investigation revealed that within 20 minutes of browsing the site, a reporter was finding videos directly referencing self-harm and suicidal thoughts.

Senior management at social media site TikTok has vowed to examine content linked to suicide and self-harm “as a matter of urgency”.

An RTÉ Prime Time investigation has revealed that within 20 minutes of browsing the site, a reporter was finding videos directly referencing self-harm and suicidal thoughts.

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