TikTok hosted 48M views of child abuse content, Spain may now shut it down

TikTok is facing potential shutdown in Spain due to hosting 48 million views of child abuse content. The platform's failure to effectively moderate and remove such content has led to severe backlash and regulatory scrutiny.

This incident highlights the importance of social media platforms' responsibility in ensuring user safety and adhering to community guidelines. For social commerce, this raises concerns about the potential impact on influencer marketing, brand partnerships, and e-commerce integrations on TikTok, should the platform face shutdowns or severe restrictions in various countries.