US states accuse TikTok of harming young users
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On October 8, 2024, 14 US states filed lawsuits against TikTok, alleging that the app's addictive features, such as beauty filters and infinite scrolling, harm young users' mental health and violate their privacy. California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated that TikTok targets children who lack the ability to set healthy boundaries. New York Attorney General Letitia James echoed concerns about mental health issues linked to TikTok. TikTok responded, claiming the lawsuits are inaccurate and highlighting their safeguards for users under 13. The app faces a potential ban in the US if it does not divest from its Chinese ownership by January 2025, amid allegations of data collection and propaganda dissemination by the Chinese government.

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https://www.legit.ng/business-economy/economy/1618259-us-states-accuse-tiktok-harming-young-users/