TikTok has been chastised for introducing teens to harmful practices such as ‘rape culture,’ how to hotwire new automobiles, and a heinous ‘blackout challenge,’ which has murdered children.
Misogynistic remarks by former kickboxer Andrew Tate, video of gangs snatching KIAs and Hyundais, and material inciting youngsters to asphyxiate themselves have all been removed by the social media giant.
Meanwhile, TikTok has faced increased criticism for airing footage depicting children stealing automobiles in the United States with as little as a USB cord when they do not have immobilizers.
In addition, the family of a 10-year-old girl who choked herself to death as part of an online challenge in which individuals attempt to make themselves blackout sued the corporation.
All of this despite the fact that the internet company has detailed community standards stated out on its website, including restrictions banning risky activities and challenges, abusive conduct, and advocating suicide or damage.
However, the Combating Harmful Actions with Transparency on Social Act may soon hold social media companies more responsible for the material on their platforms throughout the United States.
The measure aims to protect children by increasing clarity about which applications are being used for terrible crimes.