TikTok commits to building its platform responsibly, which in context refers to product development, AI systems, and algorithmic design choices.
TikTok's 'building responsibly' commitment covers the algorithm that determines what videos you see — but the actual rules governing algorithmic design are not disclosed on this overview page and are subject to ongoing regulatory scrutiny.
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Compare across platforms →Responsible building commitments — particularly regarding algorithmic recommendation systems — are at the center of regulatory scrutiny under the EU AI Act and DSA, affecting how content is surfaced to all users including minors.
(1) REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: Responsible building commitments engage the EU AI Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/1689), particularly Article 6 and Annex III regarding high-risk AI systems including recommendation systems; DSA Article 27 (recommender system transparency) and Article 38 (protection of minors from recommender systems); and COPPA (16 CFR Part 312) for algorithmic systems affecting children. Primary enforcement authorities are the European Commission (AI Act, DSA), national data protection authorities (GDPR), and FTC (US). (2)
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