Viral TikTok Chromebook challenge ‘sparks’ warnings
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TikTok is full of entertaining cat videos, humorous dances, and yes, even challenges -- the famed ice-bucket challenge has returned and is promoting mental-health support. But now a dangerous TikTok challenge is spreading through the short-form video app and through schools across the US.
An investigation revealed two students, a 16-year-old male and a 17-year-old male, allegedly stuck objects into the laptop causing it to catch on fire.
A viral TikTok trend has resulted in fried Chromebooks and school evacuations across the country this week. It could cost parents.
Dangerous social media craze encourages kids to set their laptops on fire — causing chaos in schools
TikTok’s latest viral challenge has kids setting Chromebooks ablaze, sparking school evacuations and prompting urgent warnings from fire officials.