The complaint claims the dangerous dare was "thrust in front" of the child on her "for you page" (FYP). The content featured on the FYP is determined by an algorithm that takes into account viewing preferences, account settings, and even the user's current state of mind. (Credit: Brent Lewin/Bloomberg)
TikTok Inc. has been sued by the family of a 10-year-old girl who died after allegedly participating in an online challenge in which TikTok users choked themselves until they blacked out. The case is Anderson v. TikTok Inc., 22-cv-01849, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
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