TikTok knew its algorithm harmed kids, accidentally revealed internal documents show
Officials across 14 states are suing TikTok for what they say is an addictive algorithm that endangers children's mental and physical health.
TikTok was aware of risks kids and teens face on its platform, legal document alleges
TikTok has been aware that its design features are detrimental to its young users and that publicly touted tools aimed at limiting kids’ time on the site were largely ineffective.
TikTok knew depth of app’s risks to children, court document alleges
More than a dozen state attorneys have sued TikTok, accusing the platform of using addictive product features.
TikTok knew app was harmful to kids, lawsuit alleges
Just days after multiple states sued TikTok for allegedly designing the app to addict children, new details have emerged about how they say the company does it. Jo Ling Kent reports.
TikTok executives know about app’s effect on teens, lawsuit documents allege
In communications newly revealed, TikTok executives discuss being aware of the harms caused by their app. TikTok officials were warned of the app’s dangers to minors.
LISTEN: Kentucky's TikTok lawsuit revealed executives knew about app’s effect on teens
The contents of a two-year investigation into TikTok by 14 attorneys general is now public due to a redaction error by Kentucky's attorney general.
TikTok knows its app is harmful to teenagers, lawsuits say
Newly public internal communications from TikTok executives reportedly show that the company knows its app is harmful to U.S. teenagers.
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Kentucky AG inadvertently reveals messages showing TikTok execs knew app could harm teens: report
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