TikTok’s popularity with young people and ability to know what users like has made it a growing venue for child sexual exploitation, according to law enforcement. One instance in Texas shows how terrifying this can be for parents.
WSJ investigative reporter Tawnell Hobbs joins host Zoe Thomas to explain what happened.
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0:00 How TikTok, parents and police are trying to keep kids safe
0:50 What is it about TikTok that makes law enforcement concerned?
2:13 What has TikTok said about keeping young users safe?
4:33 One specific case study of child sexual exploitation through TikTok
6:34 What have TikTok and law enforcement said about this incident?
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