A collective complaint has been filed by sixteen families in France against TikTok, alleging that the platform engages in systematic abuse of its users' weaknesses.
The families' lawyer has characterized TikTok's algorithm as harmful, referring to it as "digital crack," suggesting that it may have detrimental effects on users.
This legal action, initiated on May 12, 2026, raises important questions about the responsibilities of social media platforms in protecting their users.