TikTok in Legal Trouble: States Sue Over Kids’ Mental Health

Fourteen US states have filed lawsuits against TikTok, blaming the app for harming kids’ mental health. They say TikTok’s never-ending feed, late-night notifications, and risky challenges keep kids glued to the platform. The states argue that TikTok’s focus on profits makes it addictive and harmful. TikTok insists it’s safe for kids, but the states disagree. They want TikTok to pay for any profits made from targeting young users.

Some states have laws to regulate apps like TikTok. For instance, New York wants apps to show content in chronological order for kids under 18. Forty-two states also want warning labels on social media apps. TikTok’s beauty filters and dangerous challenges are under fire. A mom found subway surfing videos after her teen son died doing the stunt. The lawsuit also says TikTok violates a law protecting kids’ online privacy.

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