TikTok Under Fire: New Legal Battle Over Youth Safety

Thirteen U.S. states and the District of Columbia have filed lawsuits against TikTok, accusing it of harming young users. The lawsuits allege that TikTok uses addictive software targeting youths and fails in content moderation, leading to legal action. TikTok denies these accusations.

Thirteen U.S. states and the District of Columbia have embarked on new legal action against TikTok, accusing the popular social media app of causing harm to young users.

The lawsuits, filed in major states such as New York and California, target TikTok's allegedly addictive software designed to engage children and its alleged failure at effective content moderation.

The legal action broadens the existing regulatory challenges faced by TikTok in the United States, as it also faces a potential ban driven by concerns over youth safety and privacy protection.

(With inputs from agencies.)