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11-07 French Families Sue Tiktok Over Children’s Exposure to Harmful Content

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After the suicides of two French 15-year-olds, families are suing TikTok in the first group lawsuit against the tech giant in Europe.

Attorney Laure Boutron-Marmion, representing seven families, told broadcaster franceinfo on Nov. 4 that the families allege TikTok’s algorithm recommended children videos promoting suicide, self harm, and eating disorders.

“The parents want TikTok’s legal liability to be recognized in court,” Boutron-Marmion said. “This is a commercial company offering a product to consumers who are, in addition, minors. They must, therefore, answer for the product’s shortcomings.”

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