Overview

• 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.