TikTok's Algorithm Pushes Harmful Content to Kids

The transcript discusses the impact of TikTok's algorithm on teenagers, highlighting how it can expose them to harmful content like anxiety and depression. Parents expected TikTok to be a source of joy but found it lacking. Despite TikTok's efforts to address these issues, challenges remain. The transcript also touches on the broader youth mental health crisis linked to social media use and calls for greater transparency from platforms like TikTok to allow researchers to study their algorithms.

What actions has TikTok claimed to take regarding the content being pushed to users, and how effective have these actions been?

What is the call from researchers regarding transparency in TikTok's algorithm, and why is it important?