{"id":112754,"date":"2024-10-09T14:11:43","date_gmt":"2024-10-09T11:11:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shiawaves.com\/english\/?p=112754"},"modified":"2024-10-09T14:11:48","modified_gmt":"2024-10-09T11:11:48","slug":"tiktok-faces-new-lawsuits-over-alleged-harm-to-youth-across-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shiawaves.com\/english\/news\/112754-tiktok-faces-new-lawsuits-over-alleged-harm-to-youth-across-us\/","title":{"rendered":"TikTok faces new lawsuits over alleged harm to youth across US"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Thirteen U.S. states and the District of Columbia have filed lawsuits against TikTok, accusing the platform of harming young users and failing to provide adequate protection, Reuters reported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Filed in New York, California, D.C., and 11 other states, the lawsuits claim TikTok employs addictive software to maximize screen time for children, boosting profits through targeted ads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>California Attorney General Rob Bonta and New York Attorney General Letitia James criticized TikTok for contributing to social media addiction and negatively affecting youth mental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TikTok, which disputes the claims, said it offers safety features for minors and expressed disappointment at the legal action.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thirteen U.S. states and the District of Columbia have filed lawsuits against TikTok, accusing the platform of harming young users and failing to provide adequate protection, Reuters reported. 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