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TikTok to Give Users Advanced Control Over 'For You' Page
Along with new moderation and filtering tools
By Lawrence Bonk Lawrence Bonk News Reporter Florida State University Lawrence Bonk is a tech news reporter for Lifewire, specializing in gaming, AI, VR, and consumer tech, including iOS, macOS, wearables, and more. lifewire's editorial guidelines Published on July 13, 2022 02:56PM EDT Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Western Kentucky University Gulf Coast Community College Jerri L. Ledford has been writing, editing, and fact-checking tech stories since 1994. Her work has appeared in Computerworld, PC Magazine, Information Today, and many others. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Social Media Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming TikTok's 'For You' page is essentially the social media site's home screen, with each user's page receiving a constant stream of personalized video recommendations. However, what if you don't like the videos recommended to you via the all-knowing and all-seeing algorithm? The social media giant has just implemented a major change to the home screen that allows for user-generated moderation to fix this issue. Solen Feyissa / Unsplash Here's how it works. You can specify in the app which words or hashtags you don't want to see in video recommendations. The service will automatically filter out any videos with these subjects, allowing for a significant increase in customization. TikTok gives some examples as to when this tool would be helpful, such as when finishing a DIY home renovation project and wanting to minimize related video recommendations. It should also be useful for limiting offensive hashtags. That platform will also be rolling out some new moderation and filtering tools. First up, there is Content Levels, which weeds out videos based on "thematic maturity" to keep mature content from young users. Next, TikTok is releasing an AI-based identification filter that limits potentially problematic videos, such as those related to dieting fads and depression. These videos will still appear on your home screen, but not in bulk, thus protecting users from overloading on sensitive content. These features are launching soon to registered TikTok users, but the company says it will be "weeks" before everyone can access them. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire TikTok vs. YouTube: Which One Is Right for You? How to Find the Most Popular Searches Online How to Get Unshadowbanned on TikTok What Does 'Ratio' Mean on TikTok? Is TikTok Safe to Use? Apps Like TikTok: The 8 Best Alternatives in 2022 Find Niche Content With These Search Engines How to Get Views on TikTok How to Stitch a Video on TikTok How to Unfollow on TikTok How to Dislike a TikTok How to Watch TikTok on Your TV How to Use TikTok How to Add TikTok Filters and Effects How to Tell if Someone Viewed Your TikTok How to Get Followers on TikTok Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies