TikTok was sued by a group of seven French families who blame the social network app for harming the mental health of their children, driving two of them to suicide.

Seven families in France are suing TikTok over harmful content that is linked to two teenagers’ suicides. Laure Boutron-Marmion, a lawyer for the families, said the app’s algorithm exposed the children — all girls — to self-harm, eating disorders and suicide content.

TikTok is being sued by seven families in France, who accuse the social media giant of exposing their children to harmful content - leading two to take their own lives. The case alleges the video platform's algorithm exposed them to content promoting self-harm, eating disorders and suicide, said Laure Boutron-Marmion, a lawyer for the families.

TikTok is in troubled waters once again as seven families in France have sued it after a fatal accident. After experiencing the unthinkable, these families are suing the popular social media platform.

Seven French families have sued TikTok for exposing their kids to harmful content that has led two children to take their own lives.According to Reuters, the lawyer of the seven French families said on Monday,

Seven French families are taking legal action against TikTok, accusing the platform of exposing young users to harmful content, including videos promoting suicide, self-harm, and eating disorders. The lawsuit,

They contend the platform is responsible for damages caused by self harm-related content promoted by its algorithm.