Jonathan Haidt, a social media expert, stated that TikTok is harming children in the West, while its Chinese counterpart, Douyin, enforces regulations that promote healthier usage and limit exposure to harmful content. Unlike TikTok, Douyin has introduced a 'youth mode' that restricts younger users' daily access and emphasizes educational material, resulting in a more positive impact on the youth in China. These measures reflect broader Chinese government policies aimed at reducing online addiction among minors, contrasting sharply with TikTok's approach in the US, which claims to offer safety features.
"TikTok is severely damaging children in the Western world, whereas the version in China is very different and is much more pro-social and is not damaging their generation."
"Douyin has introduced measures to curb online addiction, including a 'youth mode,' limiting users under 14 to just 40 minutes a day and locking them from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m."
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