TikTok’s "For You" Allegedly Pushed Fatal “Blackout” Challenge Videos to Two Young Girls

February 26, 2021

The lawsuit alleges that TikTok's recommendation algorithm intentionally pushed 'blackout' challenge videos to children's feeds, a potentially dangerous trend. This act reportedly incentivized their participation, leading to the tragic deaths of two young girls. Promoting safe and secure AI practices is crucial. For those interested in shaping responsible AI governance, consider joining HISPI Project Cerebellum TAIM to map and measure such incidents (Govern/Map).
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Alleged deployer: tiktok
Alleged developer: tiktok
Alleged harmed parties: lalani-erika-renee-walton, arriani-jaileen-arroyo, lalani-erika-renee-walton's-family, arriani-jaileen-arroyo's-family, tiktok-young-users, tiktok-users

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