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Oct. 8, 2024

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TikTok sued by 13 states and D.C., accused of harming younger users

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TikTok faces new lawsuits filed by 13 U.S. states and D.C. They accuse TikTok of using intentionally addictive software designed to keep children watching as long and often as possible and misrepresenting its content moderation effectiveness. TikTok said on Tuesday that it strongly disagreed with the claims, "many of which we believe to be inaccurate and misleading."

"Young people are struggling with their mental health because of addictive social media platforms like TikTok," said New York Attorney General Letitia James. Washington state's lawsuit accuses TikTok of facilitating sexual exploitation of underage users, saying TikTok's live streaming and virtual currency "operate like a virtual strip club with no age restrictions."

Read more about the states' claims.

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