“TikTok needs to be held accountable for pushing deadly content to these two young girls.” - via healthing_ca Tiktok healthnews healthing blackoutchallenge
Lawsuit claims the two young girls were introduced to the “blackout challenge” via the TikTok platformAccording to the suit, Lalani Erika Renee Walton, 8, was an avid TikToker, posting videos of herself dancing and responding to challenges on the platform. She was found by her mother in her room. Police determined she had died from asphyxiation after attempting the ‘blackout challenge’ — videos found on her phone and tablet indicate she had been watching videos of the challenge “on repeat.
Arriani Jaileen Arroyo, 9, also liked participating in TikTok challenges, but because they mostly pertained to dancing and eating Arroyo’s parents did not think they were dangerous. Her father found her when her younger brother Edwardo told him she was not moving. She was rushed to the hospital and placed on life support, but the doctors determined she had lost brain activity. She was removed from life support a few days later.
and has never been a TikTok trend,” the spokesperson said. “We remain vigilant in our commitment to user safety and would immediately remove related content if found … Our deepest sympathies go out to the family for their tragic loss.” The statement includes a link to a federal report about a “choking game,” resulting in the accidental strangulation of multiple children between 1995 to 2007.and released guidelines for those using the app on how to identify if a challenge is dangerous.
Parents are advised to speak to their children about online challenges, encouraging them to be critical of each challenge before deciding to attempt it themselves. Currently, searching for the ‘blackout challenge’ on the platform leads to a screen titled “Your Safety Matters,” with a link to resources.
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