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French Families Take Legal Action Against TikTok for Alleged Failure to Remove Harmful Content

Seven French families have filed a lawsuit against TikTok, alleging exposure of their children to harmful content. The legal action is the first of its kind in Europe, seeking to hold TikTok accountable for its platform's shortcomings. TikTok, like other social media platforms, faces scrutiny over content moderation and its impact on children's mental health.


French Families Take Legal Action Against TikTok for Alleged Failure to Remove Harmful Content
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According to their lawyer, Laure Boutron-Marmion, the lawsuit alleges that TikTok's algorithm exposed the teenagers to videos promoting suicide, self-harm, and eating disorders.


The families have come together to pursue legal action in the Créteil judicial court, marking the first collective case of its kind in Europe. Boutron-Marmion emphasised the parents' desire for TikTok to be held legally accountable, stating, "This is a commercial company offering a product to consumers who are, in addition, minors. They must, therefore, answer for the product's shortcomings."


TikTok, like other social media platforms, has been under scrutiny for its content moderation practices. Similar to Meta's Facebook and Instagram, TikTok is facing numerous lawsuits in the U.S. alleging that it has lured and addicted millions of children to its platform, resulting in harm to their mental health.


Despite the allegations, TikTok has not yet responded to requests for comment on the matter. The company has previously acknowledged the importance of addressing issues related to children's mental health. CEO Shou Zi Chew informed U.S. lawmakers earlier this year that TikTok has implemented measures to safeguard young users of the app.

 

  • Seven French families have filed a lawsuit against TikTok, alleging exposure of their children to harmful content.

  • The legal action is the first of its kind in Europe, seeking to hold TikTok accountable for its platform's shortcomings.

  • TikTok, like other social media platforms, faces scrutiny over content moderation and its impact on children's mental health.


Source: REUTERS

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