Viral TikTok Chromebook challenge ‘sparks’ warnings
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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.
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.
The 'Chromebook Challenge' calls on kids to 'ignite' their Google laptops by jamming objects into the USB ports.