NewzNew York Attorney General Letitia James has added new allegations to an ongoing child safety lawsuit against TikTok, claiming that the platform conducted secret experiments involving a placebo safety feature given to teens and children. The legal action, which involves more than a dozen states, accuses TikTok of harming young users' mental health and misleading the public regarding the platform's safety measures.
The lawsuit highlights growing regulatory scrutiny over social media platforms and their impact on minors. The newly revealed allegations focus specifically on how the company tested safety features on vulnerable demographics without adequate transparency.
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