Concerns Rise Over TikTok’s ‘Superman Challenge’ and Child Safety
Tasos Oikonomou, head of ertnews.gr, discussed the new ‘Superman Challenge’ on TikTok that poses risks to participants, leading to injuries. He emphasized the need for parental controls and age verification to protect children from harmful online trends. Oikonomou pointed out that Australia’s move to restrict social media for children under 16 highlights the necessity for better algorithm regulation focused on safety, not profit. The challenge involves jumping mimicking Superman while being caught by peers, and there have been numerous incidents where participants fell and got hurt.