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Venezuela fines TikTok $10M for fatal social media challenges that led to the death of 3 teenager, intoxication of 200 others (gadgetbond.com)

submitted 5 days ago by thelucky8@beehaw.org to c/technology@lemmy.zip

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cross-posted from: https://beehaw.org/post/17854053

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Supreme Tribunal of Justice Judge Tania D’Amelio announced the verdict, stating that TikTok was negligent in not implementing “necessary and adequate measures” to prevent the spread of dangerous challenges. The court’s ruling not only penalizes TikTok financially but also mandates the establishment of a local office in Venezuela within eight days. If TikTok fails to comply, the company could face unspecified “appropriate measures,” further escalating the situation.

The tragic incidents involved at least three teenagers dying and 200 others being intoxicated after participating in social media-driven challenges that circulated within school environments. These events have sparked a broader conversation about the responsibility of tech platforms in safeguarding their users, particularly minors who might be more susceptible to peer pressure or the allure of viral content.

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[–] thelucky8@beehaw.org 1 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (1 children)

I think you don't know who is going to read that if and when you publish that in a paper or some other media. The next teenager could be encouraged to do the same. There is no reason why you would spread garbage from some social media account further.

[–] krolden@lemmy.ml 1 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Yeah teenagers love to find new dangerous trends by reading the news

[–] thelucky8@beehaw.org 0 points 4 days ago

I think you don’t know who is going to read that if and when you publish that in a paper or some other media. The next teenager could be encouraged to do the same. There is no reason why you would spread garbage from some social media account further.

No, but I think you don’t know who is going to read that if and when you publish that in a paper or some other media. The next teenager could be encouraged to do the same. There is no reason why you would spread garbage from some social media account further.