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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.
The 13-year-old is accused by the school district of damaging the laptop as part of the “Chromebook Challenge,” a TikTok trend in which students intentionally jam lead or metal objects into the ports of a Chromebook, causing it to short-circuit and, in some instances, cause sparks, smoke and fire.
At least one incident regarding someone intentionally short-circuiting a school-issued Chromebook is under investigation in Grayson County. "Parents please be aware of viral tik tok challenges,&q
The 'Chromebook Challenge' calls on kids to 'ignite' their Google laptops by jamming objects into the USB ports.