TikTok says it is not planning to introduce end-to-end encryption for its direct messages, as it attempts to help protect users, particularly young people. Meanwhile, social media bans for under-16s have emerged in several countries as platforms like Instagram and YouTube face a landmark addiction trial, one that TikTok has already settled. Will this controversial decision make the platform safer for young people, or does it risk raising new privacy concerns for everyday users? https://flip.it/Mg47KB #Cybersecurity #TechNews #TikTok #SocialMedia