Certain TikTok videos are blocked from viewing with a splash screen proclaiming that the post is age-protected, in an attempt to prevent the platform’s young audience from being exposed to content deemed unfit for their age. The feature essentially categorizes content similarly to how movies and video games are rated depending on the level of mature content they contain. The idea is to sort out videos based on how suitable they are for young users, particularly those in the 13-17 years age group. Instagram has a similar system that lets users adjust the content sensitivity level that appears in their feed.
