13 States Sue TikTok for Targeting Kids in ‘Ruthless Pursuit of Profits’
The lawsuits, which were filed in state courts, allege that TikTok violated consumer protection laws. The lawsuits claim that TikTok has contributed to a teen mental health crisis. New York is leading the lawsuits along with California. In this photo illustration, the TikTok app is displayed on an Apple iPhone on August 7, 2020 in Washington, DC.Drew Angerer/Getty Images TikToks business model relies on ad revenue driven by views. At the root of the attorneys generals concerns is the social media sites algorithm....