Summary

The parents of four British teenagers are suing TikTok, alleging that its algorithm promoted the deadly “blackout challenge,” leading to their children’s deaths in 2022.

The lawsuit, filed by the Social Media Victims Law Center, claims TikTok deliberately pushed dangerous content to maximize engagement.

The case follows similar lawsuits and renewed scrutiny of social media’s role in child safety.

New UK laws now require platforms to prevent children from accessing harmful challenge videos.

  • @gibmiser
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    9 hours ago

    No, this is horseshit thinking. these super Rich companies can afford to hire Moderators. Moderation Is something they are big enough to afford.

    Vote for me I propose per one million active users on any social media site requires X# Full time moderators. Create some jobs use filthy rich fucks.

    • @[email protected]
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      67 hours ago

      Aye, but then those moderators are removing content that then throttles engagement, won’t someone think of the shareholders??

      /s