TikTok has once again found itself at the center of controversy, and this time around, it is not oriented toward dance challenges or viral trends, but for something far more dangerous. Several videos posted on its Shop platform have gone viral promoting small GPS trackers, presenting them as a discreet and “undetectable” way to monitor people without their consent. The short videos are alarming not only because of what they imply, but also because of their massive reach, with one video alone generating 5 million views and helping push sales of over 100,000 units.
TikTok’s viral videos promote so-called undetectable GPS trackers, but Apple’s Find My protections reveal the truth behind misleading claims.
The trend raises serious questions about safety, oversight, and responsibility of plat