December 15, 2022Report: TikTok boosts posts about eating disorders, suicideTikTok's algorithms are promoting videos about self-harm and eating disorders to vulnerable teens, according to a report published Wednesday that highlights concerns about social media and its impact on youth mental health.The researchers operating the accounts then "liked" videos about self-harm and eating disorders to see how TikTok's algorithm would respond.TikTok prohibits users who are younger than 13, and its official rules prohibit videos that encourage eating disorders or suicide.Users in the U.S. who search for content about eating disorders on TikTok receive a prompt offering mental health resources and contact information for the National Eating Disorder Association."We regularly consult with health experts, remove violations of our policies, and provide access to supportive resources for anyone in need," said the statement from TikTok, which is owned by ByteDance Ltd., a Chinese company now based in Singapore."