TikTok will now show missing child notifications
Briefly

TikTok is now showing AMBER Alerts in the United States as part of its commitment to child safety. Users in the area will see alerts in their For You feed containing vital information such as the child's photo and an option to call 911. This feature, which has already been piloted in Texas with significant engagement, is launched in partnership with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Other platforms, including Uber and Facebook, have similarly integrated missing child notifications in their applications.
TikTok has introduced AMBER Alerts to its platform, informing users of missing children in their area directly in the For You feed.
This new feature, developed in partnership with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, showcases child photos and details, prompting immediate action.
Since piloting in Texas, TikTok has reported over 20 million views of AMBER Alerts, highlighting the engagement and effectiveness of this initiative.
Integrating AMBER Alerts continues TikTok's commitment to child safety, coinciding with other platforms like Uber and Waze, which have also adopted similar features.
Read at The Verge
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