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French Families Sue Tiktok Over Children’s Exposure to Harmful Content

It’s the latest of several lawsuits that have been brought against China-owned app.
French Families Sue Tiktok Over Children’s Exposure to Harmful Content
A man holds a phone displaying the TikTok app on Aug. 11, 2024. Oleksii Pydsosonnii/The Epoch Times
Catherine Yang
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After the suicides of two French 15-year-olds, families are suing TikTok in the first group lawsuit against the tech giant in Europe.

Attorney Laure Boutron-Marmion, representing seven families, told broadcaster franceinfo on Nov. 4 that the families allege TikTok’s algorithm recommended children videos promoting suicide, self harm, and eating disorders.

Catherine Yang
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Catherine Yang has been with The Epoch Times in New York since 2008. She also launched and previously served as chief editor of American Essence magazine and Epoch Health.