Police, school officials warn of ‘dangerous TikTok trend’

(WPRI) — Cumberland police are warning families of a “dangerous TikTok trend” where kids tamper with their school-issued computers.

In a social media post on Wednesday, police explained that the “Chromebook Challenge” involves students trying to short-circuit their laptops by doing things like sticking sharp objects into charging ports.

Last week, a school in Newington, Connecticut, had to be evacuated after a Chromebook started smoking…

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