How dangerous is TikTok? Italian girl’s death reignites debate


As Italy tries to explain the role of a viral challenge in the death of a 10-year-old girl, TikTok's ability to protect children online is once again being questioned. — dpa

As Italy tries to explain the role of a viral challenge in the death of a 10-year-old girl, TikTok’s efforts to protect children online are once again being questioned. Psychologists and media experts say it’s too easy to just blame social media.

TikTok, already struggling with bad press casting it as a source of grooming and online addiction, is once again making headlines raising concerns about the well-being of children watching and posting videos on its platform.

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