<p>In a small community in Gjakova, Kosovo, a troubling wave of child self-harm cases has emerged, reportedly tied to a TikTok challenge.</p>

<h2><strong>TikTok and self-harm</strong></h2>

<p>It all came to light when a concerned parent informed local education officials that her 12-year-old daughter and friends had injured themselves, allegedly influenced by a self-harm challenge they saw on the app. This prompted an investigation led by Gjakova's chief education officer, Eranda Kumnova-Baci, uncovering at least 22 cases of self-harm among young girls across different schools.</p>

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<p>Initially thought to involve minor injuries, however, “But after medical examinations, we found that some of the girls had countless injuries on all parts of their bodies,” Kumnova-Baci told AFP.</p>

<p>This incident has cast a shadow over Gjakova, a city of 78,000 near the Albanian border. The mother of one affected girl expressed fears about TikTok, and said, “This app publishes everything, even the most dangerous content. I think the state should ban TikTok.”.</p>

<p>The mother revealed that the so-called “game,” is “for girls between the ages of nine and 17 on TikTok... they are imitating and acting like in the video posted there.”</p>

<p>AFP citing sources close to the victims said that many turned to self-harm to test their ability to bear pain, while others wanted to overcome passing feelings of desperation.</p>

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<h2><strong>TikTok challenges: fun or a threat</strong></h2>

<p>TikTok's official policy prohibits content that promotes self-harm or suicide. Despite that, challenges on the platform have gone viral worldwide, sometimes with harmful consequences.</p>

<p>“We want TikTok to be a place where you can discuss emotionally complex topics in a supportive way without increasing the risk of harm. We do not allow showing, promoting, or sharing plans for suicide or self-harm,” said the company in a statement posted on its website.</p>

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In a small community in Gjakova, Kosovo, a troubling wave of child self-harm cases has emerged, reportedly tied to a TikTok challenge. TikTok and self-harm It all came to light when a concerned parent informed local education officials that her 12-year-old daughter and friends had injured themselves, allegedly influenced by a self-harm challenge they saw on the app.

In a small community in Gjakova, Kosovo, a troubling wave of child self-harm cases has emerged, reportedly tied to a TikTok challenge. TikTok and self-harm It all came to light when a concerned parent informed local education officials that her 12-year-old daughter and friends had injured themselves, allegedly influenced by a self-harm challenge they saw on the app. This prompted an investigation led by Gjakova's chief education officer, Eranda Kumnova-Baci, uncovering at least 22 cases of self-harm among young girls across different schools. Also read | Australia 'calls time' on social media, to ban use by children under 16: No parental exemptions Initially thought to involve minor injuries, however, “But after medical examinations, we found that some of the girls had countless injuries on all parts of their bodies,” Kumnova-Baci told AFP. This incident has cast a shadow over Gjakova, a city of 78,000 near the Albanian border. The mother of one affected girl expressed fears about TikTok, and said, “This app publishes everything, even the most dangerous content. I think the state should ban TikTok.”. The mother revealed that the so-called “game,” is “for girls between the ages of nine and 17 on TikTok... they are imitating and acting like in the video posted there.” AFP citing sources close to the victims said that many turned to self-harm to test their ability to bear pain, while others wanted to overcome passing feelings of desperation. Also read | Do I need it? 'Underconsumption core' trends on TikTok TikTok challenges: fun or a threat TikTok's official policy prohibits content that promotes self-harm or suicide. Despite that, challenges on the platform have gone viral worldwide, sometimes with harmful consequences. “We want TikTok to be a place where you can discuss emotionally complex topics in a supportive way without increasing the risk of harm. We do not allow showing, promoting, or sharing plans for suicide or self-harm,” said the company in a statement posted on its website. (With inputs from agencies)

TikTok challenge suspected in rise of child self-harm in Kosovo's Gjakova

<p>A 12-year-old boy, Ceser Watson King, attempted the chroming challenge as part of a social media trend. Watson inhaled a can of deodorant, which is part of the challenge and collapsed at his house in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, on August 21, according to the Metro.</p>

<h2>What is the chroming challenge?</h2>

<p>Chroming is a&nbsp;viral TikTok challenge in which&nbsp;participants try to inhale toxic fumes from paint, solvents, aerosol cans, cleaning products, or petrol, which provide temporary uplifts.</p>

<h2>What happened?</h2>

<p>His mother, Nichola King, who had just finished breastfeeding her infant, was stunned by the loud thud and immediately went downstairs to understand the reason behind it.</p>

<p>She was in a state of shock to find her son having a seizure on the kitchen floor before he suffered from cardiac arrest.</p>

<p>Nichola’s eldest son, Kaiden, responded maturely to the situation and called 999, while Nichola performed CPR as they awaited the ambulance. Ceser was rushed to the hospital and was in a coma for almost two days after suffering from seizures and cardiac arrests.</p>

<p>Fortunately, Ceser has returned home. Nichola, a mother of four children, posted a picture of her son receiving CPR. She shared this picture to warn others about this dangerous trend, which involves inhaling paint, solvents, aerosol cans, and many more substances to feel the temporary high.’</p>

<p>This practice can make a person suffer from slurred speech, dizziness, hallucinations, nausea, and disorientation, but it can also lead to heart attacks or suffocation.</p>

<p>Nichola explained the moment she heard her son collapse: "I was over the moon. He was almost back to normal when he was discharged-eating, drinking, having a laugh. He just feels tired. We don't know about long-term damage, but his short-term memory is very bad. He couldn't remember what had happened. If I hadn't heard something that night, I would have found a dead body the next morning. I've spoken to Cesar and asked him never to do anything like this again. I've thrown out everything in the house that sprays."</p>

<p>She was so horrified by the situation that she was unable to make the call for an ambulance and so asked her elder son to call.</p>

<p>“I thought he’d fallen and hit his head. I had no idea what had happened. He turned blue and stopped breathing. I thought he’d died. I was in complete shock. I watched my son die and saw the light go out of his eyes.”</p>

<h3>The recovery</h3>

<p>Ceser was taken to the Doncaster Royal Infirmary. Police told Nichola they discovered a can of Aldi Lacura deodorant and other chroming paraphernalia on the kitchen floor, which led them to suspect that Ceser had inhaled the whole deodorant before losing his senses.</p>

<p>He was then taken to Sheffield Children’s Hospital. After eight days, he was discharged from the hospital and sent home.</p>

<p>Nichola also wants to warn other children who might be tempted to try chroming: “It’s not worth it. It might feel good, but it definitely doesn’t when you’re in the hospital struggling to breathe and causing pain to your parents.”</p>

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A 12-year-old boy, Ceser Watson King, attempted the chroming challenge as part of a social media trend. Watson inhaled a can of deodorant, which is part of the challenge and collapsed at his house in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, on August 21, according to the Metro.

A 12-year-old boy, Ceser Watson King, attempted the chroming challenge as part of a social media trend. Watson inhaled a can of deodorant, which is part of the challenge and collapsed at his house in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, on August 21, according to the Metro. What is the chroming challenge? Chroming is a viral TikTok challenge in which participants try to inhale toxic fumes from paint, solvents, aerosol cans, cleaning products, or petrol, which provide temporary uplifts. What happened? His mother, Nichola King, who had just finished breastfeeding her infant, was stunned by the loud thud and immediately went downstairs to understand the reason behind it. She was in a state of shock to find her son having a seizure on the kitchen floor before he suffered from cardiac arrest. Nichola’s eldest son, Kaiden, responded maturely to the situation and called 999, while Nichola performed CPR as they awaited the ambulance. Ceser was rushed to the hospital and was in a coma for almost two days after suffering from seizures and cardiac arrests. Fortunately, Ceser has returned home. Nichola, a mother of four children, posted a picture of her son receiving CPR. She shared this picture to warn others about this dangerous trend, which involves inhaling paint, solvents, aerosol cans, and many more substances to feel the temporary high.’ This practice can make a person suffer from slurred speech, dizziness, hallucinations, nausea, and disorientation, but it can also lead to heart attacks or suffocation. Nichola explained the moment she heard her son collapse: "I was over the moon. He was almost back to normal when he was discharged-eating, drinking, having a laugh. He just feels tired. We don't know about long-term damage, but his short-term memory is very bad. He couldn't remember what had happened. If I hadn't heard something that night, I would have found a dead body the next morning. I've spoken to Cesar and asked him never to do anything like this again. I've thrown out everything in the house that sprays." She was so horrified by the situation that she was unable to make the call for an ambulance and so asked her elder son to call. “I thought he’d fallen and hit his head. I had no idea what had happened. He turned blue and stopped breathing. I thought he’d died. I was in complete shock. I watched my son die and saw the light go out of his eyes.” The recovery Ceser was taken to the Doncaster Royal Infirmary. Police told Nichola they discovered a can of Aldi Lacura deodorant and other chroming paraphernalia on the kitchen floor, which led them to suspect that Ceser had inhaled the whole deodorant before losing his senses. He was then taken to Sheffield Children’s Hospital. After eight days, he was discharged from the hospital and sent home. Nichola also wants to warn other children who might be tempted to try chroming: “It’s not worth it. It might feel good, but it definitely doesn’t when you’re in the hospital struggling to breathe and causing pain to your parents.” (With inputs from agencies)

12-year-old boy attempts ‘chroming’ challenge trending on TikTok, suffers cardiac arrest

<p>Three teenagers in the United States’ Kentucky were charged with terroristic threatening after participating in a new TikTok challenge, said the Oldham County Police, in a statement. According to the police, all three students were 15 years old and were charged in separate incidents since the school year began earlier this month.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What did the students do?</strong></h2>

<p>As per the New York Post, the teenagers made bomb threats in three separate instances at the Oldham County High School to their teachers since August 9.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The incidents that occurred on August 14, 15, and 17 were related to the TikTok challenge which encourages students to record a video of themselves telling a teacher there was a bomb or gun in their backpack as a “joke,” said the county police.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Two of the three 15-year-olds have been charged with terroristic threatening in the second degree while one of them is charged with terroristic threatening in the third degree, said the police.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since the students are minors the officials did not release their names and any further identifying details.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a similar incident, a fourth 15-year-old student at nearby South Oldham High School was also charged with harassing communications after supposedly being inspired by the challenge, reported the Post.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Officials warn parents about TikTok challenges</strong></h2>

<p>All four teens have since been suspended and must complete a mental health evaluation before returning to school, district officials have reportedly said in a message to the parents.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“As previously communicated in a letter to families regarding terroristic threatening, students who participate in this type of behavior face serious consequences In addition to school-level discipline, students are prosecuted to the greatest extent of the law for making a threat to a public school,” said the district officials, in a message, as quoted by local media reports.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Authorities have also warned parents and children about the numerous TikTok challenges in the past years including the ones encouraging and involving pranksters who kick in doors, and car thefts.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
These challenges have also prompted authorities at the district, state and federal levels of the US government to ban or limit the use of TikTok. Earlier this year, Montana became the first state to ban the app over perceived security concerns.&nbsp;</p>

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Three teenagers in the United States’ Kentucky were charged with terroristic threatening after participating in a new TikTok challenge, said the Oldham County Police, in a statement.

Three teenagers in the United States’ Kentucky were charged with terroristic threatening after participating in a new TikTok challenge, said the Oldham County Police, in a statement. According to the police, all three students were 15 years old and were charged in separate incidents since the school year began earlier this month. What did the students do? As per the New York Post, the teenagers made bomb threats in three separate instances at the Oldham County High School to their teachers since August 9. The incidents that occurred on August 14, 15, and 17 were related to the TikTok challenge which encourages students to record a video of themselves telling a teacher there was a bomb or gun in their backpack as a “joke,” said the county police. Two of the three 15-year-olds have been charged with terroristic threatening in the second degree while one of them is charged with terroristic threatening in the third degree, said the police. Since the students are minors the officials did not release their names and any further identifying details. In a similar incident, a fourth 15-year-old student at nearby South Oldham High School was also charged with harassing communications after supposedly being inspired by the challenge, reported the Post. Officials warn parents about TikTok challenges All four teens have since been suspended and must complete a mental health evaluation before returning to school, district officials have reportedly said in a message to the parents. “As previously communicated in a letter to families regarding terroristic threatening, students who participate in this type of behavior face serious consequences In addition to school-level discipline, students are prosecuted to the greatest extent of the law for making a threat to a public school,” said the district officials, in a message, as quoted by local media reports. Authorities have also warned parents and children about the numerous TikTok challenges in the past years including the ones encouraging and involving pranksters who kick in doors, and car thefts. These challenges have also prompted authorities at the district, state and federal levels of the US government to ban or limit the use of TikTok. Earlier this year, Montana became the first state to ban the app over perceived security concerns. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>A 16-year-old teen from North Carolina in the United States suffered burns covering 80 per cent of his body while he was attempting a viral TikTok challenge trying to create a makeshift torch using a spray paint can and a lighter.</p>

<p>The dangerous stunt triggered an explosion as it involved the use of flammable aerosols to create miniature flamethrowers. This caused several wounds and further evoked warnings from the authorities.</p>

<p>As per the New York Post report, the incident left the teenager, who has been identified as Mason Dark, with third-degree burns on his back.</p>

<p>Mason's mother Holli Dark said, "We all heard a big boom. And then Mason came running out and started taking off his shirt." She further added that her son is "unrecognizable" after the tragic incident.</p>

<p>In an attempt to soothe his burns, Mason jumped into a river nearby and emerged with charred skin.</p>

<p>This further worsened his condition and increased the risk of infection.</p>

<p>As per the reports, doctors said that the 16-year-old also suffered T-shaped third-degree burn on his back from ripping off his t-shirt, which was engulfed in flames.</p>

<p>He is currently being treated in the UNC Burn Centre where he has undergone several surgeries to receive skin grafts. His mother said that their family is hopeful that Mason will heal over time. He is expected to be in the hospital for at least six months.</p>

<p>A note by his mother reads, ''My son Mason, needs your prayers. 75% of his body is burned. The accident occurred on the afternoon of Sunday, April 23, 2023. He jumped into a river to extinguish the flames. The risk of infection from the river water is high, on top of having 2nd and 3rd-degree burns. We are thankful to be at the UNC Burn Center in Chapel Hill. It is one of the top in the nation. Mason has a long road ahead of him. Please pray for his recovery. He is in an incredible amount of pain and is sedated."</p>

<h2><strong>Dangerous TikTok challenges and the ordeals they have caused</strong></h2>

<p><strong>'Blackout Challenge'</strong></p>

<p>The "blackout challenge" had&nbsp;allegedly claimed the life of a 10-year-old girl, last year, in the United States who died in intensive care after performing the deadly stunt.</p>

<p>The viral challenge encouraged users to choke themselves until passing out due to lack of oxygen. The mother of the girl, Tawainna Anderson, said that her daughter Nylah fell unconscious at home in December last year after choking as she took part in the TikTok challenge.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She had sued TikTok over wrongful death and negligence among other damages.&nbsp;<br />
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According to court documents, Anderson claimed TikTok's algorithm allegedly determined that the blackout challenge was "well-tailored and likely to be of interest" for the 10-year-old.</p>

<p><strong>'Benadryl challenge'&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Earlier, a 13-year-old boy from Ohio, United States, lost his life after he took an overdose of the medication while attempting a dangerous TikTok trend. He ingested 12 to 14 pills of Benadryl as a part of the social media challenge.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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A 16-year-old teen from North Carolina in the United States suffered burns covering 80 per cent of his body while he was attempting a viral TikTok challenge trying to create a makeshift torch using a spray paint can and a lighter.

A 16-year-old teen from North Carolina in the United States suffered burns covering 80 per cent of his body while he was attempting a viral TikTok challenge trying to create a makeshift torch using a spray paint can and a lighter. The dangerous stunt triggered an explosion as it involved the use of flammable aerosols to create miniature flamethrowers. This caused several wounds and further evoked warnings from the authorities. As per the New York Post report, the incident left the teenager, who has been identified as Mason Dark, with third-degree burns on his back. Mason's mother Holli Dark said, "We all heard a big boom. And then Mason came running out and started taking off his shirt." She further added that her son is "unrecognizable" after the tragic incident. In an attempt to soothe his burns, Mason jumped into a river nearby and emerged with charred skin. This further worsened his condition and increased the risk of infection. As per the reports, doctors said that the 16-year-old also suffered T-shaped third-degree burn on his back from ripping off his t-shirt, which was engulfed in flames. He is currently being treated in the UNC Burn Centre where he has undergone several surgeries to receive skin grafts. His mother said that their family is hopeful that Mason will heal over time. He is expected to be in the hospital for at least six months. A note by his mother reads, ''My son Mason, needs your prayers. 75% of his body is burned. The accident occurred on the afternoon of Sunday, April 23, 2023. He jumped into a river to extinguish the flames. The risk of infection from the river water is high, on top of having 2nd and 3rd-degree burns. We are thankful to be at the UNC Burn Center in Chapel Hill. It is one of the top in the nation. Mason has a long road ahead of him. Please pray for his recovery. He is in an incredible amount of pain and is sedated." Dangerous TikTok challenges and the ordeals they have caused 'Blackout Challenge' The "blackout challenge" had allegedly claimed the life of a 10-year-old girl, last year, in the United States who died in intensive care after performing the deadly stunt. The viral challenge encouraged users to choke themselves until passing out due to lack of oxygen. The mother of the girl, Tawainna Anderson, said that her daughter Nylah fell unconscious at home in December last year after choking as she took part in the TikTok challenge. She had sued TikTok over wrongful death and negligence among other damages. According to court documents, Anderson claimed TikTok's algorithm allegedly determined that the blackout challenge was "well-tailored and likely to be of interest" for the 10-year-old. 'Benadryl challenge' Earlier, a 13-year-old boy from Ohio, United States, lost his life after he took an overdose of the medication while attempting a dangerous TikTok trend. He ingested 12 to 14 pills of Benadryl as a part of the social media challenge. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>How far are we willing to go for likes, comments and shares on TikTok? Is it worth putting our lives in danger? Or do we even know that we're doing so by participating in these so-called "TikTok challenges"? A 13-year-old Ohio boy's death has raised so many questions on and around social media. And, it all revolves around one viral trend - Benadryl Challenge - that has resulted in a spike in overdoses among young teens and adolescents in the United States.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The challenge is dangerous and one must not, at any cost, participate in it or encourage participation in it. Period! Scroll to know why.</p>

<h2>What exactly is TikTok's Benadryl Challenge?</h2>

<p>Unfortunately, drug abuse among teens is a major social problem across the world. Mixing various OTC drugs like Benadryl and Xanax, which is extremely dangerous, is gaining popularity among the masses. Meanwhile, trends like the "Benadryl Challenge" are resulting in a spike in overdoses among young teens and adolescents.</p>

<p>The challenge encourages people to take as many as 12 tablets of Benadryl at a time to supposedly induce hallucinations. It is to be noted that the maximum allowed dose in a 24-hour period for children aged 6 to&nbsp;12 is&nbsp;six tablets and 12 tablets for adults and children over 12. Taking more than the recommended amount can lead to nausea, seizures or even death.</p>

<p>The first reported case of death from the social media stunt was reported in September 2020. A 15-year-old Oklahoma girl lost her life after attempting the challenge. At the time, her aunt shared a social media post to alert kids taking part in the TikTok challenge.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier this month, a 13-year-old Ohio teen Jacov Stevens died after participating in the challenge with his friends. A video reportedly showed him chugging the pills, after which his body started to "seize up".&nbsp;</p>

<h2>What does US Food and Drug Administration have to say about it?</h2>

<p>In a September 2020 statement, the Food and Drug Administration said that it has investigated reports of deaths of adolescents participating in TikTok's "Benadryl challenge", in which&nbsp;people take&nbsp;Benadryl in large quantities to experience hallucinations. The agency&nbsp;contacted the social media platform to urge them to remove&nbsp;such videos and warn users against exceeding the recommended doses of over-the-counter (OTC) medications.</p>

<p>"We are aware of news reports of teenagers ending up in emergency rooms or dying after participating in the 'Benadryl Challenge' encouraged in videos posted on the social media application TikTok," the FDA warning said.</p>

<p>"As soon as we became aware of this dangerous trend, we contacted social media platforms to have the content removed," the FDA statement further read. "We are continuing to monitor and work with safety teams at the various social media platforms to remove dangerous content."</p>

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<h2>Why do we usually take Benadryl?</h2>

<p>Benadryl is OTC version of the generic drug diphenhydramine. They're commonly taken to treat symptoms of allergies or the common cold. It can help relieve symptoms like runny nose, irritated eyes, motion sickness and insomnia.&nbsp;There are different formulations of the OTC drug&nbsp;available in the market, including tablets, chewable tablets, and liquids with varying strengths. One must&nbsp;follow the recommended dose written on the medication box or take a prescription from a healthcare provider or pharmacist.</p>

<h2>Risks of overdosing on OTC medication</h2>

<ul>
	<li>Dehydration</li>
	<li>Dry throat and mouth</li>
	<li>Enlarged pupils</li>
	<li>Ringing in the ears</li>
	<li>Constipation</li>
	<li>Dry throat</li>
	<li>Extreme drowsiness</li>
	<li>Blurry vision or tunnel vision</li>
	<li>Confusion or cognitive issues</li>
	<li>Nausea</li>
	<li>Inability to urinate or pain when urinating</li>
	<li>Tremor</li>
	<li>Seizures</li>
	<li>Low blood pressure</li>
	<li>Rapid heart rate or changes in heart rhythm&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

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<h2>What Johnson &amp; Johnson has to say about the challenge?</h2>

<p>Johnson &amp; Johnson, which makes Benadryl, issued a statement denouncing the TikTok Benadryl challenge. It stated that the TikTok videos depicted an "extremely concerning and, dangerous trend and should be stopped immediately".</p>

<p>The drugmaker warned, "Abuse or misuse can lead to serious side effects with potentially long-lasting or even life-threatening consequences." Additionally, Johnson &amp; Johnson stated that all Benadryl products "should only be used as directed by the label."</p>

<p>The&nbsp;pharmaceutical company also recommended keeping all medications out of the reach of children.&nbsp;And, also noted that at that time, Johnson &amp; Johnson was "working with TikTok and other social platforms to remove content that showcases this behaviour".</p>

<p>"We will look to partner across industry and with key stakeholders to address this dangerous behaviour," Johnson &amp; Johnson stated in a statement given to NBC.</p>

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How far are we willing to go for likes, comments and shares on TikTok? Is it worth putting our lives in danger? Or do we even know that we're doing so by participating in these so-called "TikTok challenges"?

How far are we willing to go for likes, comments and shares on TikTok? Is it worth putting our lives in danger? Or do we even know that we're doing so by participating in these so-called "TikTok challenges"? A 13-year-old Ohio boy's death has raised so many questions on and around social media. And, it all revolves around one viral trend - Benadryl Challenge - that has resulted in a spike in overdoses among young teens and adolescents in the United States. The challenge is dangerous and one must not, at any cost, participate in it or encourage participation in it. Period! Scroll to know why. What exactly is TikTok's Benadryl Challenge? Unfortunately, drug abuse among teens is a major social problem across the world. Mixing various OTC drugs like Benadryl and Xanax, which is extremely dangerous, is gaining popularity among the masses. Meanwhile, trends like the "Benadryl Challenge" are resulting in a spike in overdoses among young teens and adolescents. The challenge encourages people to take as many as 12 tablets of Benadryl at a time to supposedly induce hallucinations. It is to be noted that the maximum allowed dose in a 24-hour period for children aged 6 to 12 is six tablets and 12 tablets for adults and children over 12. Taking more than the recommended amount can lead to nausea, seizures or even death. The first reported case of death from the social media stunt was reported in September 2020. A 15-year-old Oklahoma girl lost her life after attempting the challenge. At the time, her aunt shared a social media post to alert kids taking part in the TikTok challenge. Earlier this month, a 13-year-old Ohio teen Jacov Stevens died after participating in the challenge with his friends. A video reportedly showed him chugging the pills, after which his body started to "seize up". What does US Food and Drug Administration have to say about it? In a September 2020 statement, the Food and Drug Administration said that it has investigated reports of deaths of adolescents participating in TikTok's "Benadryl challenge", in which people take Benadryl in large quantities to experience hallucinations. The agency contacted the social media platform to urge them to remove such videos and warn users against exceeding the recommended doses of over-the-counter (OTC) medications. "We are aware of news reports of teenagers ending up in emergency rooms or dying after participating in the 'Benadryl Challenge' encouraged in videos posted on the social media application TikTok," the FDA warning said. "As soon as we became aware of this dangerous trend, we contacted social media platforms to have the content removed," the FDA statement further read. "We are continuing to monitor and work with safety teams at the various social media platforms to remove dangerous content." Also read: Medical expert suggests 7 ways women can take care of their mental health | Exclusive Why do we usually take Benadryl? Benadryl is OTC version of the generic drug diphenhydramine. They're commonly taken to treat symptoms of allergies or the common cold. It can help relieve symptoms like runny nose, irritated eyes, motion sickness and insomnia. There are different formulations of the OTC drug available in the market, including tablets, chewable tablets, and liquids with varying strengths. One must follow the recommended dose written on the medication box or take a prescription from a healthcare provider or pharmacist. Risks of overdosing on OTC medication Dehydration Dry throat and mouth Enlarged pupils Ringing in the ears Constipation Dry throat Extreme drowsiness Blurry vision or tunnel vision Confusion or cognitive issues Nausea Inability to urinate or pain when urinating Tremor Seizures Low blood pressure Rapid heart rate or changes in heart rhythm Also read: Explained! Yoga, an ancient Indian practice, for stress relief and intense relaxation: Stress Awareness Month What Johnson & Johnson has to say about the challenge? Johnson & Johnson, which makes Benadryl, issued a statement denouncing the TikTok Benadryl challenge. It stated that the TikTok videos depicted an "extremely concerning and, dangerous trend and should be stopped immediately". The drugmaker warned, "Abuse or misuse can lead to serious side effects with potentially long-lasting or even life-threatening consequences." Additionally, Johnson & Johnson stated that all Benadryl products "should only be used as directed by the label." The pharmaceutical company also recommended keeping all medications out of the reach of children. And, also noted that at that time, Johnson & Johnson was "working with TikTok and other social platforms to remove content that showcases this behaviour". 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<p>TikTok challenges are all the fad these days, and while they can be fun, and get you, followers, in many cases they have proven to be dangerous as well.</p>

<p>Recently, experts have warned against a newly viral TikTok challenge that is sending people to the hospital. The challenge is called "One Chip Challenge" and in it, participants endure a specific, "incredibly spicy" chip.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the challenge sent many people, including children, to the hospital in severe pain, health officials and medical experts have warned that the trend may be dangerous.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;WION Fineprint | Why is the one chip challenge being banned?</strong></p>

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<p>States and school districts all around the nation United States have&nbsp;cautioned about the harmful "One Chip Challenge".&nbsp;School districts including Georgia and Colorado have issued warnings to parents about the alarming trend after numerous pupils missed class as a result of the viral challenge.</p>

<p>Hospitalisations resulting from the chip challenge have already been reported in California, Alabama, and Texas. One Texas student even experienced a seizure and lost consciousness in class, reported KBTX.</p>

<p>Here's a video showing the extreme discomfort people go through after consuming the chip:</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Ishowspeed tried the one chip challenge and this is how he reacted <a href="https://t.co/C9kI5lVzc7">pic.twitter.com/C9kI5lVzc7</a></p>
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<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-fda-warns-against-viral-tiktok-challenge-where-people-cook-food-with-cold-medicine-518410">US FDA warns against viral TikTok challenge where people cook food with flu medicine &nbsp;</a></strong></p>

<p>As per the Shade Room, the chip packs quite a punch and it has caused many challenge takers to land up in the hospital. The chip in question is the Carolina Reaper Chip by Paqui, a flavoured tortilla chip company, which has also put out the challenge.</p>

<p>"This year’s high voltage chip contains the super-charged Carolina Reaper Pepper and stinging Scorpion Pepper with a shocking twist, it’ll turn your tongue BLUE," reads the Paqui website.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tiktok-challenge-sparks-massive-number-of-car-thefts-in-the-united-states-514831">TikTok challenge sparks huge spurt in number of car thefts in the United States</a></strong></p>

<p>The notorious chip is "hot as hell".&nbsp;Carolina Reaper, which flavours the chip is long considered to be the hottest pepper in the world at 1,641,183 Scoville units.</p>

<p>Each chip must be consumed in its entirety, and participants are instructed to wait as long as they can before eating or drinking anything that might mellow the intense flavour.&nbsp;</p>

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TikTok challenges are all the fad these days, and while they can be fun, and get you, followers, in many cases they have proven to be dangerous as well. Recently, experts have warned against a newly viral TikTok challenge that is sending people to the hospital.

TikTok challenges are all the fad these days, and while they can be fun, and get you, followers, in many cases they have proven to be dangerous as well. Recently, experts have warned against a newly viral TikTok challenge that is sending people to the hospital. The challenge is called "One Chip Challenge" and in it, participants endure a specific, "incredibly spicy" chip. After the challenge sent many people, including children, to the hospital in severe pain, health officials and medical experts have warned that the trend may be dangerous. Watch | WION Fineprint | Why is the one chip challenge being banned? States and school districts all around the nation United States have cautioned about the harmful "One Chip Challenge". School districts including Georgia and Colorado have issued warnings to parents about the alarming trend after numerous pupils missed class as a result of the viral challenge. Hospitalisations resulting from the chip challenge have already been reported in California, Alabama, and Texas. One Texas student even experienced a seizure and lost consciousness in class, reported KBTX. Here's a video showing the extreme discomfort people go through after consuming the chip: Ishowspeed tried the one chip challenge and this is how he reacted pic.twitter.com/C9kI5lVzc7 — weirdfusky 1k before bday? (@weirdwario5) September 18, 2022 × Also read | US FDA warns against viral TikTok challenge where people cook food with flu medicine As per the Shade Room, the chip packs quite a punch and it has caused many challenge takers to land up in the hospital. The chip in question is the Carolina Reaper Chip by Paqui, a flavoured tortilla chip company, which has also put out the challenge. "This year’s high voltage chip contains the super-charged Carolina Reaper Pepper and stinging Scorpion Pepper with a shocking twist, it’ll turn your tongue BLUE," reads the Paqui website. Also read | TikTok challenge sparks huge spurt in number of car thefts in the United States The notorious chip is "hot as hell". Carolina Reaper, which flavours the chip is long considered to be the hottest pepper in the world at 1,641,183 Scoville units. Each chip must be consumed in its entirety, and participants are instructed to wait as long as they can before eating or drinking anything that might mellow the intense flavour. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>A mother in US received a shock of her life when Amazon’s voice assistant Alexa “dared” her 10-year-old daughter to put a coin on a partially exposed live electric plug.</p>

<p>According to the girl’s mother, Kristin Livdahl, the dangerous suggestion came after her daughter asked Alexa for “a challenge to do”.</p>

<p>"Plug in a phone charger about halfway into a wall outlet, then touch a penny to the exposed prongs,” the smart speaker said after it found the challenge "on the web”.</p>

<p>The smart speaker was actually describing the TikTok " penny challenge" which had gone viral a year ago.</p>

<p>Describing the incident on Twitter, Livdahl, said, “We were doing some physical challenges, like laying down and rolling over holding a shoe on your foot, from a [physical education] teacher on YouTube earlier. Bad weather outside. She just wanted another one."</p>

<p>That's when the Echo speaker suggested partaking in the challenge that it had "found on the web".</p>

<p>Livdahl tweeted that she intervened, yelling, “No, Alexa, no!”</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">OMFG My 10 year old just asked Alexa on our Echo for a challenge and this is what she said. <a href="https://t.co/HgGgrLbdS8">pic.twitter.com/HgGgrLbdS8</a></p>
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<p>However, she said her daughter was "too smart to do something like that".</p>

<p>After Livdahl shared her ordeal on the social media website, Amazon released an official statement that it has “quickly fixed” the error, while adding that the company is “taking steps to help prevent something similar from happening again.”</p>

<p>"Customer trust is at the centre of everything we do and Alexa is designed to provide accurate, relevant, and helpful information to customers," said Amazon in a statement to the BBC.</p>

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A mother in US received a shock of her life when Amazon’s voice assistant Alexa “dared” her 10-year-old daughter to put a coin on a partially exposed live electric plug.

A mother in US received a shock of her life when Amazon’s voice assistant Alexa “dared” her 10-year-old daughter to put a coin on a partially exposed live electric plug. According to the girl’s mother, Kristin Livdahl, the dangerous suggestion came after her daughter asked Alexa for “a challenge to do”. "Plug in a phone charger about halfway into a wall outlet, then touch a penny to the exposed prongs,” the smart speaker said after it found the challenge "on the web”. The smart speaker was actually describing the TikTok " penny challenge" which had gone viral a year ago. Describing the incident on Twitter, Livdahl, said, “We were doing some physical challenges, like laying down and rolling over holding a shoe on your foot, from a [physical education] teacher on YouTube earlier. Bad weather outside. She just wanted another one." That's when the Echo speaker suggested partaking in the challenge that it had "found on the web". Livdahl tweeted that she intervened, yelling, “No, Alexa, no!” OMFG My 10 year old just asked Alexa on our Echo for a challenge and this is what she said. pic.twitter.com/HgGgrLbdS8 — Kristin Livdahl (@klivdahl) December 26, 2021 × However, she said her daughter was "too smart to do something like that". After Livdahl shared her ordeal on the social media website, Amazon released an official statement that it has “quickly fixed” the error, while adding that the company is “taking steps to help prevent something similar from happening again.” "Customer trust is at the centre of everything we do and Alexa is designed to provide accurate, relevant, and helpful information to customers," said Amazon in a statement to the BBC. (With inputs from agencies)

Amazon’s Alexa tells 10-year-old girl to put coin on live socket as a 'challenge'

<p>A 16-year-old student from US’ Florida high school was arrested for carrying a loaded gun on the premises, police officers said, as schools remained on high alert over a disturbing nationwide TikTok trend.</p>

<p>A police team was deployed at Miramar High School on Friday after a staff was notified “about a social media post reportedly depicting an East High School student holding a gun”, according to a statement from the Salt Lake police</p>

<p>A 11th grade student was detained by police due to his demeanour. While searching him, a loaded firearm was found in his small bag that was not allowed due to testing in classrooms, according to police.</p>

<p>The student was then taken into custody, police said.</p>

<p>No other information was provided about the student or the case, or what the student’s possible intentions could have been.</p>

<p>The investigators have not found any evidence of threats posted online by the teen, and it wasn’t&nbsp;clear whether this case had anything to do with the TikTok threats.</p>

<p>In a letter to parents, Salt Lake School District administrators praised the actions of other students who saw the threat and reported it, according to local media reports.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-schools-cancel-classes-due-to-shooting-threats-on-tiktok-437837">US schools cancel classes due to shooting threats on TikTok</a></p>

<p>"Those who reported what they knew did the right thing today, and I can't stress enough how important it is for students, parents, and staff to say something when they see something. Please talk to your students about this. For any students who may not feel comfortable approaching staff directly, I strongly urge you to download the SafeUT app," the letter stated. "</p>

<p>This app has the potential to save lives, and we encourage all our community members to download it."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/michigan-school-shooting-15-year-old-student-ethan-crumbley-charged-as-an-adult-433393"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Michigan school shooting: 15-year-old student, Ethan Crumbley, charged as an adult</strong></a></p>

<p>Schools across the US have been on heightened alert after a TikTok video went viral on Thursday that was preaching gun violence in school.</p>

<p>Some schools sent warnings to parents and stepped up security, while others cancelled classes.</p>

<p>TikTok said that it was working with law enforcement to investigate reported videos discussing an upcoming school shooting, but had “found nothing”.</p>

<p>“If we did find promotion of violence on our platform, we'd remove and report it to law enforcement,” it added.</p>

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A 16-year-old student from US’ Florida high school was arrested for carrying a loaded gun on the premises, police officers said, as schools remained on high alert over a disturbing nationwide TikTok trend.

A 16-year-old student from US’ Florida high school was arrested for carrying a loaded gun on the premises, police officers said, as schools remained on high alert over a disturbing nationwide TikTok trend. A police team was deployed at Miramar High School on Friday after a staff was notified “about a social media post reportedly depicting an East High School student holding a gun”, according to a statement from the Salt Lake police A 11th grade student was detained by police due to his demeanour. While searching him, a loaded firearm was found in his small bag that was not allowed due to testing in classrooms, according to police. The student was then taken into custody, police said. No other information was provided about the student or the case, or what the student’s possible intentions could have been. The investigators have not found any evidence of threats posted online by the teen, and it wasn’t clear whether this case had anything to do with the TikTok threats. In a letter to parents, Salt Lake School District administrators praised the actions of other students who saw the threat and reported it, according to local media reports. Also read | US schools cancel classes due to shooting threats on TikTok "Those who reported what they knew did the right thing today, and I can't stress enough how important it is for students, parents, and staff to say something when they see something. Please talk to your students about this. For any students who may not feel comfortable approaching staff directly, I strongly urge you to download the SafeUT app," the letter stated. " This app has the potential to save lives, and we encourage all our community members to download it." Also read | Michigan school shooting: 15-year-old student, Ethan Crumbley, charged as an adult Schools across the US have been on heightened alert after a TikTok video went viral on Thursday that was preaching gun violence in school. Some schools sent warnings to parents and stepped up security, while others cancelled classes. TikTok said that it was working with law enforcement to investigate reported videos discussing an upcoming school shooting, but had “found nothing”. “If we did find promotion of violence on our platform, we'd remove and report it to law enforcement,” it added. (With inputs from agencies)

TikTok challenge: 16-year-old student detained for carrying loaded gun to school in US

<p>Reports say a new <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/tiktok-ramps-up-privacy-protection-for-teens-405047">TikTok</a> </strong>challenge known as "devious licks" has led students in the US to destroy and steal property.</p>

<p>The viral TikTok trend has reportedly worried teachers and parents with incidents of<strong> vandalism</strong> taking place in New Jersey and Connecticut.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-regulator-investigates-tiktok-over-child-policy-data-transfer-to-china-413446">Also Read:&nbsp;EU regulator investigates TikTok over child policy, data transfer to China</a></p>

<p>Reports said some schools in the Connecticut area have demanded&nbsp;TikTok ban users who have participated in the<strong> "devious licks"</strong> challenge.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The message below from Superintendent Amy Smith about the TikTok "Devious Licks" Challenge was sent directly to parents/guardians through Infinite Campus email this afternoon. <a href="https://t.co/0rfiVtQmyZ">pic.twitter.com/0rfiVtQmyZ</a></p>
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<p>Another report claimed that a student from an <strong>Alabama</strong> school was charged for stealing a fire extinguisher as part of the TikTok challenge.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/shameful-act-pakistan-govt-condemns-sexual-assault-on-tiktok-star-by-400-men-406908">Also Read:&nbsp;Pakistan govt condemns sexual assault on TikTok star by 400 men</a></p>

<p>A student in<strong> Florida </strong>was also arrested for reportedly damaging soap dispensers. TikTok is reportedly set to ban content related to&nbsp;the "devious licks" trend.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">We have been experiencing vandalism and theft across some of our campuses. Please read the following about the "Devious Licks" TikTok challenge. <a href="https://t.co/JTgu1MUo7P">pic.twitter.com/JTgu1MUo7P</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The TikTok challenge called “devious licks,” motivates students to either damage school property or steal some items.<br />
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We encourage parents to talk to their kids and explain that everything has a value...which can lead to consequences.<br />
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It's a challenge/trend worth skipping! <a href="https://t.co/rbeZ6H4ee5">pic.twitter.com/rbeZ6H4ee5</a></p>
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<p>Similar reports of damage and property loss have also been reported in schools across New Jersey. Reports said some schools have gone to the extent of shutting down bathrooms to stop the carnage.</p>

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Reports say a new TikTok challenge known as "devious licks" has led students in the US to destroy and steal property. The viral TikTok trend has reportedly worried teachers and parents with incidents of vandalism taking place in New Jersey and Connecticut.

Reports say a new TikTok challenge known as "devious licks" has led students in the US to destroy and steal property. The viral TikTok trend has reportedly worried teachers and parents with incidents of vandalism taking place in New Jersey and Connecticut. Also Read: EU regulator investigates TikTok over child policy, data transfer to China Reports said some schools in the Connecticut area have demanded TikTok ban users who have participated in the "devious licks" challenge. The message below from Superintendent Amy Smith about the TikTok "Devious Licks" Challenge was sent directly to parents/guardians through Infinite Campus email this afternoon. pic.twitter.com/0rfiVtQmyZ — Hopkins Co Schools (@HCBOE) September 20, 2021 × Another report claimed that a student from an Alabama school was charged for stealing a fire extinguisher as part of the TikTok challenge. Also Read: Pakistan govt condemns sexual assault on TikTok star by 400 men A student in Florida was also arrested for reportedly damaging soap dispensers. TikTok is reportedly set to ban content related to the "devious licks" trend. We have been experiencing vandalism and theft across some of our campuses. Please read the following about the "Devious Licks" TikTok challenge. pic.twitter.com/JTgu1MUo7P — Apple Valley Unified School District (@AVUSD) September 20, 2021 × The TikTok challenge called “devious licks,” motivates students to either damage school property or steal some items. We encourage parents to talk to their kids and explain that everything has a value...which can lead to consequences. It's a challenge/trend worth skipping! pic.twitter.com/rbeZ6H4ee5 — Morgan County Sheriff's Office (Alabama) (@morgan_sheriff) September 16, 2021 × Similar reports of damage and property loss have also been reported in schools across New Jersey. Reports said some schools have gone to the extent of shutting down bathrooms to stop the carnage. (With inputs from Agencies)

TikTok's latest 'devious licks' trend shocks US schools

<p>Prosecutors in Italy are probing the death of 10-year-old girl who allegedly took part in Tiktok 'blackout challenge'. &nbsp;Italy has temporarily blocked access to TikTok to those whose age could not be proven definitively. As per TikTok's terms and conditions, its users must be at least 13-years-old.</p>

<p>The girl was found by her five-year-old sister in the family's bathroom with her cellphone. She was taken to hospital but she passed away.&nbsp;</p>

<p>TikTok, which is owned by Chinese company ByteDance, said Friday it had not managed to identify any content on its site that could have encouraged the girl to participate in any such challenge, but was helping the authorities in the probe over possible "incitement to suicide".</p>

<p>"The safety of the TikTok community is our absolute priority, for this motive we do not allow any content that encourages, promotes or glorifies behaviour that could be dangerous," a TikTok spokesman said.</p>

<p>The Italian Data Protection Authority said in a statement later Friday that it would "block the (Chinese) social media network" with immediate effect until February 15, by which date the network will have to meet the regulator's demands.</p>

<p>Medical experts have warned about the danger of the challenge being taken up by some young people, who refer to it as "scarfing" or "the choking game" in which restricted oxygen to the brain results in a high.</p>

<p>The deceased girl's parents told media that her sister told them that she "was playing the blackout game"</p>

<p>"We didn't know anything," the girl's father told the paper.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We didn't know she was participating in this game. We knew that (our daughter) went on TikTok for dances, to look at videos. How could I imagine this atrocity?" he said.</p>

<p>Italy's data protection agency filed a lawsuit against TikTok in December, alleging a "lack of attention to the protection of minors" and criticising the ease with which very young children could sign up to the video app.</p>

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Prosecutors in Italy are probing the death of 10-year-old girl who allegedly took part in Tiktok 'blackout challenge'. Italy has temporarily blocked access to TikTok to those whose age could not be proven definitively.

Prosecutors in Italy are probing the death of 10-year-old girl who allegedly took part in Tiktok 'blackout challenge'. Italy has temporarily blocked access to TikTok to those whose age could not be proven definitively. As per TikTok's terms and conditions, its users must be at least 13-years-old. The girl was found by her five-year-old sister in the family's bathroom with her cellphone. She was taken to hospital but she passed away. TikTok, which is owned by Chinese company ByteDance, said Friday it had not managed to identify any content on its site that could have encouraged the girl to participate in any such challenge, but was helping the authorities in the probe over possible "incitement to suicide". "The safety of the TikTok community is our absolute priority, for this motive we do not allow any content that encourages, promotes or glorifies behaviour that could be dangerous," a TikTok spokesman said. The Italian Data Protection Authority said in a statement later Friday that it would "block the (Chinese) social media network" with immediate effect until February 15, by which date the network will have to meet the regulator's demands. Medical experts have warned about the danger of the challenge being taken up by some young people, who refer to it as "scarfing" or "the choking game" in which restricted oxygen to the brain results in a high. The deceased girl's parents told media that her sister told them that she "was playing the blackout game" "We didn't know anything," the girl's father told the paper. "We didn't know she was participating in this game. We knew that (our daughter) went on TikTok for dances, to look at videos. How could I imagine this atrocity?" he said. Italy's data protection agency filed a lawsuit against TikTok in December, alleging a "lack of attention to the protection of minors" and criticising the ease with which very young children could sign up to the video app. (With AFP inputs)

Italy opens probe after 10-year-old girl dies in TikTok 'choking game'

<p>TikTok has been spreading like digital wildfire in India and abroad, and so is obscenity and hatred on the app. Filth is so normal&nbsp;on the Chinese app that it trends and nothing is being done about it.</p>

<p>Most TikTok users are impressionable children and teenagers, TikTok's rules say the minimum user age is 13 but a huge number of children below the required age are still signing up for the app and TikTok is doing nothing to stop it.</p>

<p>Most governments too have conveniently ignored the reality in the name of "entertainment". However, the United States could be showing the way. Fourteen members of the US House of Representatives are demanding a probe into TikTok's "blatant disregard" of children's privacy with 14 members being Democrats.</p>

<p>They have written to the US federal trade commission regarding it. They have said that the app is collecting children's information without parental consent and that it has failed to take down videos made by children under the age of 13.</p>

<p>They said it is in violation of children's online privacy protection act which Americans call Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA).</p>

<p>Since the concerns are serious, WION sought some clarity from TikTok itself, we sent a mail to their office in India and raised some questions on the lines of the letter sent by the US lawmakers.</p>

<p>WION's first question&nbsp;was: TikTok users can side-step age verification through other social media platforms, what are Tiktok's policies to prevent this from happening? A child who doesn't have a TikTok account can easily get one by logging in through other safer social media platforms, how is this allowed?...</p>

<p>TikTok has notoriously been called a magnet for pedophiles even as thousands still lurk in its shadows. Predatory adults can freely message children on the app.</p>

<p>WION's question number two was: Do harmful trends like the hashtag skull breaker challenge not put the lives of children at risk? A challenge that often results in individuals slamming on the back of their head onto the ground. It once sent a 12-year-old child to the hospital, the absurd challenges and trends that emerge on the&nbsp;app aren't always fun.</p>

<p>Kids are not going to think about the outcome, they could be at risk of attempting something life-threatening. These concerns exist on almost all social media platforms but the interface of TikTok&nbsp;makes it easy for anyone and everyone to put out content.</p>

<p>It is mostly purely based on music and videos, it encourages people to let go of their inhibitions and it encourages themes that are mature in content. The result mostly is profanity and suggestive videos. It is a dangerous trend, TikTok must be regulated, if not banned.</p>

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TikTok has been spreading like digital wildfire in India and abroad, and so is obscenity and hatred on the app. Filth is so normal on the Chinese app that it trends and nothing is being done about it.

TikTok has been spreading like digital wildfire in India and abroad, and so is obscenity and hatred on the app. Filth is so normal on the Chinese app that it trends and nothing is being done about it. Most TikTok users are impressionable children and teenagers, TikTok's rules say the minimum user age is 13 but a huge number of children below the required age are still signing up for the app and TikTok is doing nothing to stop it. Most governments too have conveniently ignored the reality in the name of "entertainment". However, the United States could be showing the way. Fourteen members of the US House of Representatives are demanding a probe into TikTok's "blatant disregard" of children's privacy with 14 members being Democrats. They have written to the US federal trade commission regarding it. They have said that the app is collecting children's information without parental consent and that it has failed to take down videos made by children under the age of 13. They said it is in violation of children's online privacy protection act which Americans call Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA). Since the concerns are serious, WION sought some clarity from TikTok itself, we sent a mail to their office in India and raised some questions on the lines of the letter sent by the US lawmakers. WION's first question was: TikTok users can side-step age verification through other social media platforms, what are Tiktok's policies to prevent this from happening? A child who doesn't have a TikTok account can easily get one by logging in through other safer social media platforms, how is this allowed?... TikTok has notoriously been called a magnet for pedophiles even as thousands still lurk in its shadows. Predatory adults can freely message children on the app. WION's question number two was: Do harmful trends like the hashtag skull breaker challenge not put the lives of children at risk? A challenge that often results in individuals slamming on the back of their head onto the ground. It once sent a 12-year-old child to the hospital, the absurd challenges and trends that emerge on the app aren't always fun. Kids are not going to think about the outcome, they could be at risk of attempting something life-threatening. These concerns exist on almost all social media platforms but the interface of TikTok makes it easy for anyone and everyone to put out content. It is mostly purely based on music and videos, it encourages people to let go of their inhibitions and it encourages themes that are mature in content. The result mostly is profanity and suggestive videos. It is a dangerous trend, TikTok must be regulated, if not banned. Also watch ×

Is TikTok safe for children? WION seeks clarification from Chinese app makers in India

<p>TikTok is facing a public relations crisis after its ratings dropped from 4.3 to 1.3 in a matter of a few days when Indian citizens took over Twitter and Youtube to highlight several problematic social media contents being circulated on the video-sharing platform ranging from animal abuse, rape, acid attack to justifying terrorism and promoting communal violence. Complaints before National Commission for Women have been filed, and letters have been written to the central government highlighting that the application is not suitable for the youth and that TikTok is deliberately not censoring content deemed against the interests of the Indian society. &nbsp;</p>

<p>This problem is more profound than it seems as the company behind TikTok, ByteDance has earlier been accused of censoring social media content related to Tibet, Dalai Lama and the Hongkong protests thereby acting as a mouthpiece of China Communist Party (‘CCP’). Due to the fears of espionage and data theft, US senators have moved a bill seeking to ban federal employees from using the application altogether. The connection between Chinese corporations and the Chinese Communist Party is not hidden, and it is a well-known fact that Chinese corporations do the bidding for the Chinese Communist Party overseas to advance its interests and protect its ‘Face’ by censoring content deemed unfavourable and against the ‘One China’ Policy’. &nbsp;<br />
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<p>This incident highlights many lacunas existing in our current regulatory framework ranging from the protection of user data to the risk and susceptibility of the government officials, agencies, and corporations against data theft by China. Further, it showcases how an application can be used in future to harm national interests as a means of ‘social warfare’. Due to this, the central government needs to understand that TikTok is a national threat if left unchecked. Furthermore, this incident emphasizes the need for data localisation and data protection laws that protect data sovereignty and privacy. Data has been termed as the ‘Fourth Industrial Revolution’ and moving forward regulating and safeguarding data is going to be one of the major challenges that regulators will face ranging from its impact on the economy, international affairs and the security of its citizens. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The Reserve Bank of India in 2018 had issued a directive to companies for storing financial system-related information in India in sectors ranging from insurance, healthcare to e-commerce, thereby mandating data localization in some form. Still, this does not cover or stop social media platforms per se to engage in cross-border transfer of personal data. On December 11 2019, the Personal Protection Bill 2019 was tabled before the parliament by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (‘MietY’) which called for restrictions on cross-border transfer of personal data, the problem with the current bill is that it only restricts the flow of “sensitive personal data” abroad. This is problematic as this does not stop adversaries from transferring personal data not considered sensitive and make a citizen database out of such collected information. Even though the majority of the companies won’t go down this path, the current TikTok incident highlights serious issues existing in our current framework, which can be seen as a threat to national security later on. This warning does not come in isolation as US officials and experts have pointed out that China by conducting a series of hacks, the most recent one being Equifax is building a massive database of American personal information through which it wants to exploit the vulnerabilities of the US.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p>These incidents call for serious deliberations between the Indian regulators and governmental agencies to understand the depth and seriousness of this problem. Wars in future are going to be fought over the internet where the foundations of digital economies are being laid down, and sadly India is notoriously behind the technological curve in all aspects. Not to mention that most of the government websites are not even SSL encrypted, which is an essential requirement these days.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Indian legislators and regulators need to create appropriate safeguards that restrict the flow of information that can be used in future as espionage against Indian assets. Further, the Indian government needs to create infrastructure which monitors the transfer of data overseas in realtime. This is easier said than done, but the Indian workforce and industry experts have the technical prowess to implement such tranches that protect data sovereignty and modernize data governance. Going forward if TikTok wants to operate in India, it needs to function as an independent body, separate from the supervision and control of its Chinese counterpart or it would find it challenging to navigate the regulatory waters in India. Majority of the TikTok users are Indian, and a ban on the social media application would severely cut and limit the prospects of the company. This will impact its revenue and future valuation, a nightmare for ByteDance to say the least. &nbsp;<br />
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<em>&nbsp;(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)&nbsp;</em></p>


TikTok is facing a public relations crisis after its ratings dropped from 4.3 to 1.3 in a matter of a few days when Indian citizens took over Twitter and Youtube to highlight several problematic social media contents being circulated on the video-sharing platform ranging from animal abuse, rape, acid attack to justifying terrorism and promoting communal violence.

TikTok is facing a public relations crisis after its ratings dropped from 4.3 to 1.3 in a matter of a few days when Indian citizens took over Twitter and Youtube to highlight several problematic social media contents being circulated on the video-sharing platform ranging from animal abuse, rape, acid attack to justifying terrorism and promoting communal violence. Complaints before National Commission for Women have been filed, and letters have been written to the central government highlighting that the application is not suitable for the youth and that TikTok is deliberately not censoring content deemed against the interests of the Indian society. This problem is more profound than it seems as the company behind TikTok, ByteDance has earlier been accused of censoring social media content related to Tibet, Dalai Lama and the Hongkong protests thereby acting as a mouthpiece of China Communist Party (‘CCP’). Due to the fears of espionage and data theft, US senators have moved a bill seeking to ban federal employees from using the application altogether. The connection between Chinese corporations and the Chinese Communist Party is not hidden, and it is a well-known fact that Chinese corporations do the bidding for the Chinese Communist Party overseas to advance its interests and protect its ‘Face’ by censoring content deemed unfavourable and against the ‘One China’ Policy’. This incident highlights many lacunas existing in our current regulatory framework ranging from the protection of user data to the risk and susceptibility of the government officials, agencies, and corporations against data theft by China. Further, it showcases how an application can be used in future to harm national interests as a means of ‘social warfare’. Due to this, the central government needs to understand that TikTok is a national threat if left unchecked. Furthermore, this incident emphasizes the need for data localisation and data protection laws that protect data sovereignty and privacy. Data has been termed as the ‘Fourth Industrial Revolution’ and moving forward regulating and safeguarding data is going to be one of the major challenges that regulators will face ranging from its impact on the economy, international affairs and the security of its citizens. The Reserve Bank of India in 2018 had issued a directive to companies for storing financial system-related information in India in sectors ranging from insurance, healthcare to e-commerce, thereby mandating data localization in some form. Still, this does not cover or stop social media platforms per se to engage in cross-border transfer of personal data. On December 11 2019, the Personal Protection Bill 2019 was tabled before the parliament by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (‘MietY’) which called for restrictions on cross-border transfer of personal data, the problem with the current bill is that it only restricts the flow of “sensitive personal data” abroad. This is problematic as this does not stop adversaries from transferring personal data not considered sensitive and make a citizen database out of such collected information. Even though the majority of the companies won’t go down this path, the current TikTok incident highlights serious issues existing in our current framework, which can be seen as a threat to national security later on. This warning does not come in isolation as US officials and experts have pointed out that China by conducting a series of hacks, the most recent one being Equifax is building a massive database of American personal information through which it wants to exploit the vulnerabilities of the US. These incidents call for serious deliberations between the Indian regulators and governmental agencies to understand the depth and seriousness of this problem. Wars in future are going to be fought over the internet where the foundations of digital economies are being laid down, and sadly India is notoriously behind the technological curve in all aspects. Not to mention that most of the government websites are not even SSL encrypted, which is an essential requirement these days. The Indian legislators and regulators need to create appropriate safeguards that restrict the flow of information that can be used in future as espionage against Indian assets. Further, the Indian government needs to create infrastructure which monitors the transfer of data overseas in realtime. This is easier said than done, but the Indian workforce and industry experts have the technical prowess to implement such tranches that protect data sovereignty and modernize data governance. Going forward if TikTok wants to operate in India, it needs to function as an independent body, separate from the supervision and control of its Chinese counterpart or it would find it challenging to navigate the regulatory waters in India. Majority of the TikTok users are Indian, and a ban on the social media application would severely cut and limit the prospects of the company. This will impact its revenue and future valuation, a nightmare for ByteDance to say the least. (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)

Why TikTok is a threat to national security if left unchecked

<p>There's a new viral challenge doing the rounds of the internet has made many women shave off half of their eyebrows. Yes, you read that right.<br />
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Called as the Fox Eye Challenge which is now popular on TikTok, it has many women wanting to have 'fox-like' eyes inspired by models Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid.<br />
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If you go through a few videos, you will realize there is a pattern. In almost all the videos, first,&nbsp; the user takes a razor to his or her brows and clears off everything from the arch to the tail. Then, after posing with their half-brows, they begin penciling in a new straighter brow shape from their arches up toward their temples.<br />
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It may sound crazy to most of us but the trend has caught the attention of many TikTok users. But while the views on the videos have racked up over 4 million views, it has received mixed reactions. Several Asians have called out the trend for cultural appropriation.<br />
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The fox eye look has inspired a popular photo pose, in which people deliberately pull at their eyes with their fingers while they pose for the camera. The pose too has rubbed many the wrong way.<br />
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When TikTok star Melody Nafari’s (@melodynafarii) posted a video of herself posing in this way, she got 1 million views and thousands of comments. But many Asian fans have called&nbsp; out the trend and pointed how racist it is. “I remember when I was in primary [school] people were making fun of Asian eyes doing this, now it’s a trend," a follower has written on Nafari's post.</p>

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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B58sJdKA7C-/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">⚡️🎾giveaway time🎾⚡️ teamed up with @lebas.nyc to give you guys 2 reversible tops like this in any color you want worth $100! sizes xs through xl! you gotta: 1. be following @lebas.nyc and @martincantos 2. share this or my previous #bratz post on your stories and tag us 3. tag 2 friends in the comments good luck! ✨✨ open worldwide; will choose the winner at random this sunday in my stories! these sets have the best fit ever, you’re gonna die</a></p>

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<p>Asian-American TikTok user Melissa (@chunkysdead) has been vocal about how uncomfortable the trend makes her, explaining that seeing its popularity with Caucasians – who used to pull the same face to mock her for her heritage was unpleasant.</p>

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<p>There are many who feel that the slanted-eyes trend may not have deliberately emulated the Asians but have been inspired by the Jenner sisters- Kylie and Kendell. But many Asians see it as an act of appropriation that ignores the racism and feel that the trend makes them revisit years of discrimination that they have faced in Western countries and communities.<br />
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Then there are some who are taking this trend positively. Some Asians feel that the trend is making Asian looks and culture more popular globally.</p>

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There's a new viral challenge doing the rounds of the internet has made many women shave off half of their eyebrows. Yes, you read that right. Called as the Fox Eye Challenge which is now popular on TikTok, it has many women wanting to have 'fox-like' eyes inspired by models Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid.

There's a new viral challenge doing the rounds of the internet has made many women shave off half of their eyebrows. Yes, you read that right. Called as the Fox Eye Challenge which is now popular on TikTok, it has many women wanting to have 'fox-like' eyes inspired by models Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid. If you go through a few videos, you will realize there is a pattern. In almost all the videos, first, the user takes a razor to his or her brows and clears off everything from the arch to the tail. Then, after posing with their half-brows, they begin penciling in a new straighter brow shape from their arches up toward their temples. It may sound crazy to most of us but the trend has caught the attention of many TikTok users. But while the views on the videos have racked up over 4 million views, it has received mixed reactions. Several Asians have called out the trend for cultural appropriation. The fox eye look has inspired a popular photo pose, in which people deliberately pull at their eyes with their fingers while they pose for the camera. The pose too has rubbed many the wrong way. When TikTok star Melody Nafari’s (@melodynafarii) posted a video of herself posing in this way, she got 1 million views and thousands of comments. But many Asian fans have called out the trend and pointed how racist it is. “I remember when I was in primary [school] people were making fun of Asian eyes doing this, now it’s a trend," a follower has written on Nafari's post. View this post on Instagram ⚡️🎾giveaway time🎾⚡️ teamed up with @lebas.nyc to give you guys 2 reversible tops like this in any color you want worth $100! sizes xs through xl! you gotta: 1. be following @lebas.nyc and @martincantos 2. share this or my previous #bratz post on your stories and tag us 3. tag 2 friends in the comments good luck! ✨✨ open worldwide; will choose the winner at random this sunday in my stories! these sets have the best fit ever, you’re gonna die A post shared by mar! 🦋 (@martincantos) on Dec 11, 2019 at 2:05pm PST × Asian-American TikTok user Melissa (@chunkysdead) has been vocal about how uncomfortable the trend makes her, explaining that seeing its popularity with Caucasians – who used to pull the same face to mock her for her heritage was unpleasant. View this post on Instagram throwback 🤍🤎 A post shared by Kylie 🤍 (@kyliejenner) on Mar 22, 2020 at 10:28am PDT × There are many who feel that the slanted-eyes trend may not have deliberately emulated the Asians but have been inspired by the Jenner sisters- Kylie and Kendell. But many Asians see it as an act of appropriation that ignores the racism and feel that the trend makes them revisit years of discrimination that they have faced in Western countries and communities. Then there are some who are taking this trend positively. Some Asians feel that the trend is making Asian looks and culture more popular globally.

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'Fox Eye Challenge' on TikTok is being called out by Asians for cultural appropriation

'Fox Eye Challenge' on TikTok is being called out by Asians for cultural appropriation