14 states have filed a lawsuit: TikTok faces accusations that it is harming the mental health of young people!
October 8, 2024
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TikTok Claiming it is not safe for children is accused. A lawsuit was filed by the attorneys general of fourteen states. Attorneys general allege TikTok misinformed the public
TikTok Claiming it is not safe for children is accused. A lawsuit was filed by the attorneys general of fourteen states. Attorneys general allege TikTok misinformed the public about the platform’s security.
New York Attorney General Letitia James and California Attorney General Rob Bonta, who led the lawsuit, said of TikTok mental health of children He states that it contains threatening content and addictive properties.
It is thought to have a negative impact on the mental health of young people
In cases, TikTok content that harms young people Allegations of breaking the law by presenting and facilitating access to this content emerge. According to attorneys general, TikTok keeps young people on the platform longer by using addictive features such as autoplay videos, live content and stories that are only available for a limited time. Also some that have gone viral on TikTok for dangerous challenges It is also highlighted that such content is linked to the deaths of some young people.
TikTok collects data from children It is also alleged that he has committed serious violations of methods and safety standards. It is alleged that TikTok fails to warn its users about the dangers of beauty filters and offers content aimed at children. The New York lawsuit alleges that TikTok broke the law by hiding screen time limits.
“We strongly dispute these claims and believe many of them are misleading,” a TikTok spokesperson said. TikTok’s future depends on cooperation with attorneys general and consequences of legal processes will be designed accordingly.
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