TikTok is one of the most popular online apps, capturing the hearts of millions of users with its ability to share short-form content, ensuring that users are constantly engaged. The app's algorithm is particularly effective at presenting material related to topics a user has previously liked, meaning unexpected content rarely appears.

However, like many platforms, TikTok is not without its dangers. Among the most concerning are the various trends and challenges, which are especially popular among younger audiences.

In 2021, a troubling trend emerged on TikTok in the United States, where children attempted to induce unconsciousness. Unfortunately, despite the dangerous nature of this content, administrators took considerable time to ban it. Tawainnie Anderson's 10-year-old daughter participated in the challenge, tragically losing her life. In response, her mother has sued TikTok.

Nylah Anderson was just ten years old when her life tragically ended. Her mother holds TikTok responsible for her daughter's death, arguing that the platform failed to control the content displayed to her child in the For You section. She contends that the app's administrators should have removed harmful content promoting dangerous challenges. Nylah participated in one such challenge, attempting to induce unconsciousness, which ultimately led to her death.

On Wednesday, 28 August, Reuters reported that a Florida court ruled that Tawainna Anderson could pursue a claim against TikTok regarding its operation. The app allegedly recommended life-threatening challenges to a child, a matter for which someone should be held accountable. According to radiozet.pl, Judge Patty Shwartz noted that this ruling marks a departure from previous decisions that absolved platforms of liability for allowing users to send harmful content.

TikTok's representatives have not yet responded to the court's ruling.

Source: radiozet.pl, rmf24.pl