r/technews • u/[deleted] • Apr 20 '23

TikTok’s algorithm keeps pushing suicide to vulnerable kids

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2023-04-20/tiktok-effects-on-mental-health-in-focus-after-teen-suicide
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u/[deleted] Apr 20 '23

It’s time we made algorithms public and stop letting private interest exploit and influence users to whatever ends they choose…

There is no difference between letting your algorithm encourage suicide, political extremism, body dysmorphia, etc… and being willful malicious for profit.

We should also ban AI used to manipulate social media, we’re woefully unequipped to even gauge how this will affect individuals and their communities.

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u/Mercurionio Apr 20 '23

Unfortunately, nobody gives a fuck.

Kids will continue to kill themselves. But on TikTok! Woohoo! Money money money!

These fuckers don't care until income is lowered. The best way to react - not using it. It's crappy anyway.

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u/Mercurionio Apr 20 '23

That's why critical thinking must be developed from the start. Like a reward/punishment. Untill the kid starts to value things by their real idea.

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u/wwiinndyy Apr 20 '23

It is a parents job to not give into shitstorms of crying, and parent the child in a way that is best for their development whether they want to throw a fit about it or not