Does TikTok have an obligation to address growing concerns of the potential harmful effects of platform engagement by young users? How should TikTok evaluate the impact of any future changes on the company’s short- and long-term profitability?
Does TikTok have an obligation to address growing concerns of the potential harmful effects of platform engagement by young users? How should TikTok evaluate the impact of any future changes on the company’s short- and long-term profitability?
TikTok is an influential social media platform among children who use the channel for communication, entertainment, and social connection. Its content is sophisticated and relies on an algorithm that tailors material to each user. The surge in TikTok engagement has outpaced research into understanding its impact on the child development, mental health, and overall well-being. In this case, students learn the history of children and TikTok, the concerns of social media platforms on child welfare, and the role of TikTok to lead social media companies to regulate, monitor, and measure their content to protect their most vulnerable users.
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