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The blackout challenge is an internet challenge based around the choking game, which deprives the brain of oxygen. [1] It gained widespread attention on TikTok in 2021, primarily among children. [2] It has been compared to other online challenges and hoaxes that have exclusively targeted a young audience. [3]
The "blackout challenge" was one of the most dangerous trends to hit TikTok back in 2021.. While it's not a new concept, the challenge's resurgence is being linked to deaths in young users.
‘Dangerous acts and challenges’ The lawsuit alleges TikTok is addictive and “pushes harmful content” to users, thus leading to the deaths of Lalani and Arriani. TikTok’s community ...
It was the TikTok-infamous “Blackout Challenge” that killed 10-year-old Nylah Anderson, according to her mom. In December 2021, Philadelphia-area resident Tawainna Anderson discovered her ...
Following a hearing, the court fined TikTok $10 million on December 30, 2024, over viral video challenges that authorities say led to the deaths of three children. The court cited TikTok's negligence in failing to implement "necessary and adequate measures" to prevent the viral challenge. [21] [22] [23]
Dance stated that she believed Battersbee was taking part in a dangerous TikTok phenomenon known as the "blackout challenge". [ 4 ] [ 5 ] [ 6 ] This claim of a link to TikTok was broadcast on ITV's This Morning , but ITV subsequently apologised, claiming there was no evidence that Battersbee viewed this particular challenge via TikTok and also ...
Intentional choking has been linked to dozens of deaths — as noted in a CDC report from 2008 ... Grover says these social media challenges are attractive because TikTok prioritizes content that ...
A challenge, named the "Blackout challenge", became widespread on TikTok in 2021, resulting in multiple fatalities of children. [14] Injuries and fatalities