TikTok Algorithms Allegedly Linked to Minors' Exposure to Harmful Content
November 4, 2024
Seven French families are suing TikTok, alleging its algorithm exposed minors to harmful content promoting self-harm, eating disorders, and suicide. Two teenagers reportedly died by suicide after viewing such content, while others allegedly attempted suicide or developed mental health issues. The case seeks to establish TikTok's legal liability for failing to protect minors from harmful algorithmic content.
- Alleged deployer
- tiktok
- Alleged developer
- tiktok
- Alleged harmed parties
- tiktok-users, seven-french-families, minors-using-tiktok
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