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France's President Emmanuel Macron (C) welcomes European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen before a meeting at The Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris on July 22, 2026. [AFP]
The European Union on Friday accused TikTok of failing to protect children since their account settings expose them to risks like cyberbullying and predatory behaviour -- putting the company at risk of a large fine.
The EU said minors' accounts should only be visible to those they have given permission. Children aged 13 and over can use TikTok.
"A high level of protection should not be an opt-in; it should be the default," EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen said in a statement.
