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

It’s the latest of several lawsuits that have been brought against China-owned app.

A man holds a phone displaying the TikTok app on Aug. 11, 2024. Oleksii Pydsosonnii/The Epoch Times

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.