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Italy investigates TikTok for “dangerous content”

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Investigations against TikTok in Italy for dangerous...

The Italian authorities criticize the fact that TikTok has not implemented any protective measures so far. Furthermore, suicide contributions and dangerous challenges are not prevented.

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Investigations against TikTok due to dangerous challenge

TikTok has not yet planned adequate systems to monitor content to remove dangerous topics that encourage suicide, self-harm or harmful eating habits, according to the Italian antitrust authority. The Internet platform, which is particularly popular among children and young people and is owned by China-based company Bytedance, did not initially respond to a request for comment. There are numerous challenges on TikTok in which participants are enc…

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Italy investigates TikTok for disseminating 'dangerous content' and self-harm

In addition to the new accusation, the social network is being banned in several countries due to the lack of security for users, especially those involved with the government

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Investigation opened against TikTok for a dangerous challenge that calls for the self-harm of young people

Experts explain that the “trend” can leave permanent damage to those who carry it out.