What Teens Encounter When They Join TikTok
Research indicates that when a teenager signs up for TikTok, they are quickly presented with harmful material related to topics like eating disorders and extreme online subcultures, keeping them engaged while the platform benefits from advertising revenue.
Neelam Tailor tested TikTok’s recommendation system by creating profiles for two fictional minors—a 14-year-old boy named Rami and a 13-year-old girl called Angie. She examined the app’s “For You” feed to understand what types of content younger users encounter, replicating findings from studies conducted in 2022 and 2024.
With input from Dr. Kaitlyn Regehr of University College London and Imran Ahmed from the Center for Countering Digital Hate, this investigation highlights how TikTok encourages vulnerable teens to view dangerous material, including self-harm, suicide, and extremist ideologies.
Read next
US officers worry Meta smart glasses could covertly record them
In January, the NYPD’s counterterrorism unit warned officers about a new security threat: Ray-Ban Meta glasses. A memo directed officers to “conduct thorough inspections of all eyewear permitted within inmate cells,” cautioning that recently arrested individuals could use the devices’ small cameras and microphones to record inside police
Google's Pixel 11 sets new standard for flagship phones, review finds
Google’s Pixel 11 continues to define what a base flagship phone should deliver, with leading cameras, extended software support and nearly all the features of its pricier siblings.
The standard Pixel 11 is priced at £879 (€999/$899/A$1,499), £80 higher than its previous version, reflecting ongoing
AI Expert Father of Three Shares Essential Insights for Parents on Artificial Intelligence
A father once promised his child they would write a story together called "The Day Nobody Went to Disneyland." The plot imagined a perfect day when the entire world avoided the park, expecting crowds, leaving it completely empty for a father and child to enjoy alone. Three decades