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Italian Parents Sue Meta and TikTok After AI Algorithms Linked to Child Suicide
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In Italy, the parents of a 12-year-old girl who died by suicide in February 2024, supported by other families and advocacy groups, have filed a civil lawsuit against Meta and TikTok. They allege that AI-driven recommendation algorithms repeatedly exposed minors to harmful content, contributing to mental health deterioration and suicide, and demand urgent action on age verification.