CASSIS, France (AP) — Seven families are suing TikTok in France, accusing the platform of failing to moderate harmful content and exposing children to life-threatening material. Two of the families experienced the loss of a child, including Stephanie Mistre, whose 15-year-old daughter, Marie, died by suicide three years ago. The lawsuit alleges that TikTok’s algorithm is designed to trap vulnerable users in cycles of despair for profit and seeks reparations for the families. TikTok says its guidelines forbid any promotion of suicide and that it employs 40,000 trust and safety professionals worldwide to remove dangerous posts. The company also says it refers users who search for suicide-related videos to mental health services.… Continue Reading
