Legal Storm: TikTok's Struggle with U.S. States' Lawsuits

Thirteen U.S. states along with the District of Columbia have filed lawsuits against TikTok, accusing it of harming youth and using addictive software. The lawsuits, filed in various states, seek financial penalties and criticize the platform's content moderation. TikTok disputes the claims and highlights its safety features.

In a significant legal challenge, thirteen U.S. states and the District of Columbia have taken TikTok to court. The accusations focus on the social media giant's alleged failure to protect young users, claiming the app utilizes addictive software to maximize engagement.

The states argue that TikTok's design intentionally targets children, exploiting their inability to set healthy boundaries around screen time. California's Attorney General put it bluntly, citing corporate greed as the motive behind social media addiction.

TikTok has rebuffed the allegations, emphasizing features like default screen time limits. Meanwhile, criticism mounts against its live streaming and virtual currency functions, which some compare to a "virtual strip club" due to lack of age restrictions.

(With inputs from agencies.)