Venezuela fines TikTok $13.6m over viral challenge deaths
The Straits Times|January 01, 2025
Venezuela's highest court on Dec 30 fined TikTok US$10 million (S$13.6 million) in connection with viral challenges that the authorities say left three adolescents dead from intoxication by chemical substances.
Venezuela fines TikTok $13.6m over viral challenge deaths

CARACAS - Venezuela's highest court on Dec 30 fined TikTok US$10 million (S$13.6 million) in connection with viral challenges that the authorities say left three adolescents dead from intoxication by chemical substances.

Justice Tania D'Amelio of the Supreme Tribunal of Justice said the popular video-sharing app was negligent in failing to implement "necessary and adequate measures" to stop the spread of content encouraging the challenges.

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