The "blackout challenge" was one of the most dangerous trends to hit TikTok back in 2021. While it's not a new concept, the ...
ByteDance has yet to officially file a lawsuit, but Bietti said she expects the company's challenge to primarily focus on ...
(Reuters) - TikTok Inc won dismissal of a lawsuit accusing it of causing the death of a 10-year-old girl by promoting a deadly "blackout challenge" that encouraged people to choke themselves on ...
The "blackout challenge" swept TikTok in 2021, and experts have been warning users not to try it since the early 2000s.
Lawmakers in numerous countries have expressed concerns that TikTok, which is owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, may expose sensitive user data. By Sapna Maheshwari and Amanda Holpuch ...
School officials in New Jersey warned parents Wednesday to talk to their kids about the persistent, dangerous and sometimes deadly TikTok “blackout challenge” after an attempt sent a student ...
TikTok says any content that promotes dangerous behavior is a violation of its community guidelines. The app says it does not serve search results or hashtags related to the "blackout challenge." ...
The Federal Trade Commission could resolve its investigation into Chinese-owned short video app TikTok over allegedly faulty privacy and data security practices by either filing suit or reaching a ...
TikTok challenges often start as harmless fun but can quickly escalate into dangerous situations with serious consequences. What begins as an innocent attempt to gain online popularity can ...
In December 2021, 10-year-old Nylah Anderson attempted the blackout challenge and died after being found unconscious in her room. Her mother sued TikTok in May 2022.