Social

Going live

Risk flag

Broadcasting a real-time video stream to followers on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube. Viewers can comment and send virtual gifts in real time.

How kids use it

Going live means your child is interacting with potentially thousands of strangers in real time with no editing or review. Comments come in fast and can be sexual, abusive, or manipulative. On TikTok, virtual gifts translate to real money, creating financial incentives to stay live longer.

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