TikTok's livestream auction system enables deceptive seller practices and gambling-like mechanics designed to exploit users, demonstrating corporate platform algorithms prioritizing engagement and profit over consumer protection.
Sellers on TikTok used pricey items to lure bidders to “Surprise Sets” livestreams, but most of the auctions yielded only cheap prizes. Gambling experts are concerned about the potential for harm.
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