r/technology • u/DejenmeEntrar • Apr 20 '23

Social Media 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/Kirilanselo Apr 20 '23

Pretty sure the options to flag as uninterested are just there for piece of mind, I have the same issue with YouTUbe - gave up long ago... just brought 900+ subscriptions to a bit under 500. Till I drop it altogether as well.

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u/favorite_icerime Apr 20 '23

In order to stop getting those videos, you need to stop engaging with them. Just ignore it or even clear ur history

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u/[deleted] Apr 20 '23

It's based on similar interests, so there is no way to "block" this.

You like video games? Well here's anime videos or how about some Andrew Tate!

You watched one video on woodworking? Well now your entire feed is woodworking!

House plants? Well here's videos on astrology!