TikTok Faces Legal Pressure from 14 US States Over Youth Addiction Claims

Multiple US states have filed lawsuits against TikTok, alleging the platform's design promotes excessive use among children, impacting their mental health.

• The lawsuits accuse TikTok of intentionally designing features that encourage prolonged use, particularly among children and teenagers, leading to potential addiction.
• General attorneys from 13 US states and Washington D.C. highlight auto-playing videos and appearance-altering filters as problematic features.
• TikTok is also under scrutiny for challenges that encourage dangerous activities, which have reportedly resulted in hospitalizations.
• The platform is defending itself against accusations of inadequate data protection for children under 13, allowing them to create accounts without parental consent.
• Amidst concerns over data security, TikTok is contesting a US law that could force a change in ownership to prevent potential Chinese government access to user data.

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