What is the dangerous 'Chromebook Challenge' trend circulating in US?

A dangerous 'Chromebook Challenge' trend is circulating on social media in the US, urging students to insert metal objects like paperclips into the USB port of their laptops, causing electrical shorts. Authorities warned that this action can cause the failure of lithium-ion batteries in laptops, posing a serious fire risk. Such action can also release toxic and flammable vapour.