As a seasoned gamer and tech enthusiast who has witnessed the evolution of social media platforms over the past few decades, I find myself deeply concerned about the recent wave of lawsuits against TikTok. The latest news about seven families in France filing a lawsuit due to their teenagers’ exposure to harmful content is disheartening.
15-year-old suicides linked to TikTok lead seven French families to file a legal complaint over harmful content on the platform.
For several years now, the company that owns TikTok (ByteDance) has encountered numerous legal issues. These disputes have originated from various quarters including families, corporations, and even administrative bodies.
On Monday, November 4th, it was reported by Reuters that seven families in France are suing TikTok. These families claim that the popular short-video application showed their adolescent children inappropriate content which resulted in two of them tragically taking their own lives at the age of 15.
The lawsuit alleges that TikTok’s For You Page algorithm exposed teenagers in all seven families to videos promoting suicide, self-harm, and eating disorders.
According to Laure Boutron-Marmion, the attorney for all seven families, they seek for a court to acknowledge TikTok’s responsibility under law.
This business sells a product to customers who are also minors. Consequently, they hold responsibility for any issues or flaws that may arise with their product.
In a novel development for Europe, Reuters reports that this is the initial lawsuit of its type. However, it’s important to note that TikTok has been involved in numerous lawsuits over the past few years.
5,000 parents initiated a lawsuit against the popular short video platform in January, alleging that the material on the site has been detrimental to young people, with accusations that it is harmful and negatively influencing America’s younger generation.
In August 2024, the issue of whether users could become excessively engaged with these platforms was raised through a lawsuit filed against TikTok, Reddit, YouTube, and Meta. A single individual brought this case forward, alleging that these platforms were overly addictive and had been designed to maintain user engagement by keeping them hooked.
In October, 13 American states brought a lawsuit against TikTok, alleging concerns about its addictive nature. They pointed out elements such as beauty filters and continuous video playback within the app as features that potentially endanger children.
Back in September, TopMob consulted with a legal expert specializing in wrongful death cases who predicted potential severe penalties for TikTok due to increasing child fatalities from viral trends. The most recent hazardous trend, known as the subway surfing challenge, has resulted in multiple deaths, such as a 17-year-old’s tragic demise.
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2024-11-05 00:18