TikTok’s algorithm is considered dangerous, but it can be… deadly It could push some users to commit suicide Depression and suicide are on the rise… cause social networks A little more than five years have passed since the advent of the social network social TikTok has invaded our daily lives. Over the years, the platform has been able to evolve to better adapt to the needs of its users, in particular longer videos. Enough to allow the Chinese company Bytedance to capture the results of the record, and in many ways inspire all the competitors that sometimes seem to be chasing TikTok.
TikTok Algorithm Found Dangerous… Even Deadly
Indeed, you have probably already “blocked” before the stream of videos automatically offered on Instagram or even on Facebook. As you might expect, the reels are designed to be as targeted and addictive as possible, just like a TikTok video whose algorithm manages to constantly suggest new content that can throw the user off track. son screen. However, this same algorithm, however effective, would be considered dangerous by many psychologists and other child psychiatrists. Even worse, the latter can be the direct cause of various ailments, such as depression or even self-harm, and may even push the most vulnerable young users… to commit suicide. A few weeks ago, Shu Chu, CEO of TikTok, was face in the US Congress and tried to defend the platform, face to especially frank accusations of various American deputies, in particular, about the death of a teenager. Added to this is the fact that TikTok is also considered a spy tool in the service of the Chinese government. If TikTok is defending itself against any accusations, you should know that an app developed in China by Chinese engineers cannot be downloaded… in China. Also, for many observers, TikTok would be nothing more than a malicious application developed by China, intended for other countries in the world. However, the platform is often at the center of much controversy due to the infamous “TikTok challenges” as well as very violent content or very sexual videos, often aimed at underage users, offered in the “For You” stream. Many studies agree that TikTok can indeed “glorify” death through certain videos and encourage its users to commit suicide. In the United States, the American Psychological Association estimates that the significant increase in suicide attempts worldwide among young people is largely due to social media and the intense frustration it can generate, and in particular… TikTok. So be careful.
