13 US states sue TikTok

The lawsuits center around TikTok's algorithm. States allege that TikTok uses software designed to be addictive to children and to skew the effectiveness of content moderation.

In a statement, California Attorney General Rob Bonta said that TikTok causes social media addiction to increase the company's profits. "This platform deliberately targets children because they know these are the people who are not yet able to defend themselves or establish healthy boundaries with addictive content," he added.

TikTok continues to face lawsuits in the US.

The lawsuits allege that TikTok attempts to retain users in order to run advertising campaigns. According to a 2023 Pew Research Center survey of over 1,400 teenagers aged 13-17 in the U.S., 60% used TikTok, with 58% using it daily. New York State Attorney General Letitia James stated that young people are struggling with the mental health impacts of addictive social media platforms like TikTok.

The US is suing TikTok for collecting children's personal information.

On October 8, TikTok stated that it disagreed with the claims. "Many of these claims are inaccurate and misleading. It is disappointing that states are choosing to sue instead of working with us to find constructive solutions to industry-wide challenges," TikTok declared.

This social media platform is facing numerous legal issues in the United States.

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