US EditionMinnesota sues TikTok, alleging it preys on young people with addictive algorithms
- Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is suing TikTok for violating state consumer protection laws by creating an addictive platform harmful to children.
- Ellison described TikTok as 'digital nicotine' and emphasized the lawsuit focuses on deception, manipulation, and misrepresentation.
- The lawsuit alleges TikTok's actions violate Minnesota's laws against deceptive trade practices and seeks a permanent injunction against its practices.
- Minnesota is demanding $25,000 for each instance a child accesses the platform.
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DNyuzMinnesota joins slew of states suing TikTok for allegedly preying on young people with addictive algorithms
Minnesota on Tuesday joined a wave of states suing TikTok, alleging the social media giant preys on young people with addictive algorithms that trap them into becoming compulsive consumers of its short videos.
Donald Trump wanted to ban TikTok for security reasons, now the White House itself has an account. However, Minnesota is suing the app – like 23 other states.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison sues TikTok, arguing app harms kids - Albert Lea Tribune
By Allison Kite, Star Tribune (TNS) Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is suing social media giant TikTok, arguing the company violated state consumer protection laws by designing a platform that’s addicting and harmful to children. Ellison announced the lawsuit in a news conference at his Minnesota Capitol office on Tuesday, calling TikTok “digital nicotine.” His office also filed lawsuits in federal court in 2023 against Meta alleging si…
On Tuesday, Minnesota joined the wave of states suing TikTok, alleging that the social media giant preys on young people with addictive algorithms that trap them and turn them into compulsive consumers of its short videos.
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