TikTok sued by 14 attorneys general over alleged harm to children’s mental health

Posted under: Online Security
Date: 2024-10-09
TikTok sued by 14 attorneys general over alleged harm to children’s mental health

Attorneys general from 14 states, representing both parties, filed lawsuits against TikTok on Tuesday, claiming the app has "addicted" youth and damaged their mental health. The lawsuits criticize many things, including late-night push alerts that the attorneys generally contend can interfere with children's sleep and TikTok "challenge" films that can encourage users to engage in harmful activity.

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