TikTok bans #skinnytok after European regulators raise concerns
The inquiry into #SkinnyTok was initiated just over a year ago after European Union regulators opened an investigation into TikTok over potential breaches of online content rules aimed at protecting children. The investigation is ongoing. Apps like TikTok and Meta have been making efforts to block and redirect terms like "thinspo" to mental health resources. However, critics say they have not done enough.