Venezuela fines TikTok over deadly viral challenges DW 12/31/2024
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Venezuela's Supreme Court fined TikTok $10 million over viral challenges that led to the tragic deaths of three children, citing negligence in content moderation.
Judge Tania D'Amelio criticized TikTok for its inadequate measures in preventing dangerous content, emphasizing the need for social media platforms to prioritize user safety.
Venezuelan authorities have directly linked the deaths of the children to viral challenges on TikTok, sparking calls for stricter regulations on social networks.
President Nicolas Maduro condemned TikTok, blaming the app for a 12-year-old's death from a challenge involving tranquilizer pills, advocating for significant regulatory actions.
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