Jess Kelly on TikTok's new age-detection system

TikTok plans to roll out its new age-detection system across Europe in the coming weeks amid heightened scrutiny over child safety issues. After testing its new age-detection system in Britain over the last year, TikTok will start rolling out the tech across Europe in the next few weeks, according to a new report from Reuters. The move comes amid increased regulatory scrutiny of the social video platform and its owner ByteDance, especially pertaining to the online safety of children.  Jess Kelly, Newstalk's Technology Correspondent, joined Pat Kenny to discuss and answer listeners' questions.

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