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    French families sue TikTok for failing to protect kids

    By Tanya YeNovember 5, 2024No Comments2 Mins Read
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    • Seven French families have filed a lawsuit against TikTok, accusing the platform of exposing their adolescent children to harmful content.
    • This is the first such grouped legal action of its kind in Europe. The parents want TikTok’s legal liability to be recognized in court.

    What happened

    A group of French families has filed a lawsuit against TikTok, accusing the social media platform of failing to protect children from harmful content. The families claim that TikTok’s algorithms and content moderation practices are not sufficient to prevent the spread of damaging material, such as videos promoting eating disorders and self-harm. Despite reports of harmful content, they allege that TikTok did not act quickly enough to remove it.

    The lawsuit seeks to hold TikTok accountable for not safeguarding the mental and physical well-being of its young users, especially minors. This case is part of a broader trend of increasing legal action and regulatory scrutiny of social media platforms over their role in protecting users, particularly children, from harmful content.

    Also read: https://btw.media/social-platform/tiktok-sued-by-14-us-states-for-fueling-teen-mental-health-crisis/

    Also read: https://btw.media/tech-trends/tiktok-on-trial-before-key-court-decision/

    Why is it important

    This news is important because it highlights growing concerns about child safety on social media. The lawsuit against TikTok brings attention to harmful content, such as videos promoting eating disorders and self-harm. This content can seriously impact young users’ mental and physical health.

    The case also signals a shift toward holding tech companies accountable for protecting vulnerable users, especially minors. If the lawsuit succeeds, it could set a legal precedent. This would push social media platforms to improve content moderation and safety measures worldwide.

    Additionally, it emphasizes the need for stronger protections for children in the digital age, where social media has become an integral part of their daily lives.

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    Tanya Ye

    Tanya Ye is an intern reporter at BTW Media, having studied literature at University of Southampton. She specialises in IT infrastructure and tech trends. Contact her at t.ye@btw.media.

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