US EditionMinnesota sues TikTok, alleging it preys on young people with addictive algorithms
The lawsuit alleges TikTok exploits young users' neurodevelopmental vulnerabilities causing excessive use, mental health harm, and documented exploitation through app features, Minnesota officials say.
- On Tuesday, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced he is suing TikTok in state court, alleging the app preys on Minnesota's young people and violates consumer protection laws.
- Ellison argues the app's design preys on young people in Minnesota's neurodevelopmental vulnerabilities, alleging addictiveness stems from leadership's profit-driven choices; he said, `If you know nothing else about TikTok, you know it's extremely addicting`.
- According to the lawsuit, a Minnesota survey found 54% of 11th graders reported depression and nearly 70% anxiety, while TikTok Live and unlicensed virtual currencies are linked to exploitation claims.
- The state is seeking a declaration, a permanent injunction, and up to $25,000 per instance a minor accessed TikTok, joining about 24 states and more than a dozen Democratic attorneys general in litigation.
- The lawsuit comes as Congress passed a TikTok ban last year requiring ByteDance Ltd. to sell the app or face removal; TikTok disputes claims and notes it has 170 million American users.
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Minnesota Sues TikTok Over ‘Addictive’ Algorithms Targeting Young Users
Minnesota has joined a growing wave of states suing TikTok, accusing the popular video-sharing platform of addicting young users. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced the lawsuit on Aug. 19, likening TikTok to “digital nicotine” that keeps users hooked at the expense of their health. “Just like big tobacco designs its products to addict, TikTok is working to create TikTok addicts, and the worst part is it’s working,” Ellison said a…
Minnesota alleges TikTok preys on young people with addictive algorithms
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison (D) sued TikTok on Tuesday, accusing the popular video-sharing platform of preying on young people with addictive algorithms and other design features. Ellison argues the social media company is driven “by an out-of-control pursuit of profit above all else” that seeks to keep young users on the app with features…
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Minnesota AG sues TikTok, alleging app preys on young people
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Tuesday that he is suing TikTok, alleging the social media app is “preying on Minnesota’s young people” through manipulative and deceptive practices. More than a dozen other Democratic attorneys general have sued TikTok for…
Minnesota AG Ellison sues TikTok for addictive design harming kids
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has filed a lawsuit against TikTok, accusing it of exploiting children with addictive design features and harming youth mental health. The post AG Ellison Sues TikTok for Exploiting Minnesota Youth appeared first on Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder.
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