TikTok Controls AI Feed & Well-being
Summary
TikTok is addressing user concerns over algorithmic influence and screen time by putting explicit control mechanisms directly into user hands.
- AI Control Integrated Users can now adjust the volume of AI-generated content shown via a new setting in ‘Content Preferences’ 1.
- Well-being Rewards TikTok launches affirmation journal with over 120 positive prompts to encourage limiting screen time 2.
- New Digital Tools Platform introduces a sound generator and daily check-in prompts aimed at managing doomscrolling habits 2.
- 120+ - Affirmation journal prompts available to encourage digital well-being 2.
- 2 - New features launched focusing on user control over AI and screen time [1, 2].
- Badges - New incentive given to users who successfully limit their doomscrolling sessions 2.
Key Moments
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Users can now choose how much AI-generated content they want to see.
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New affirmation journal includes over 120 positive prompts.
— Article [2]
Different Perspectives
Supporting View
These features give users granular authority over their consumption experience, mitigating passive exposure to unwanted content.
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