Hash #79: TikTok Challenges and Algorithms.
🚨 TikTok 'Blackout Challenge' Lawsuit: After the tragic death of 10-year-old Nylah Anderson due to TikTok's "blackout challenge," her family's lawsuit argues that TikTok's algorithms recommended dangerously viral challenges to minors, potentially holding TikTok accountable beyond the typical protections of Section 230
⚖️ Legal Developments: A landmark ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has allowed the lawsuit to proceed, challenging the broad immunity typically granted to social media platforms under Section 230. This case could redefine the responsibilities of social platforms in curating and recommending content, particularly harmful content to children
📜 Implications for Social Media Algorithms: The court's decision emphasizes that social media companies might be liable for the content their algorithms promote, especially when it poses clear risks to children. This could lead to significant changes in how platforms like TikTok manage and recommend content, potentially increasing their legal responsibilities
https://techstory.in/court-rules-tiktok-cannot-use-section-230-to-avoid-lawsuit-over-blackout-challenge/#google_vignette