14 Attorneys General Sue TikTok Over Addictive Features, Child Mental Health Harm

Oct 8, 2024, 03:19 PM

A bipartisan group of 14 attorneys general from 13 U.S. states, including New Jersey, California, and Massachusetts, and the District of Columbia have filed lawsuits against TikTok. The lawsuits allege that the popular social media platform is designed to be addictive and has harmed the mental health of children. The attorneys general claim that TikTok's features are intentionally designed to keep young users engaged for extended periods, leading to issues such as anxiety, sleep loss, and body image problems. The lawsuits also accuse TikTok of misleading the public about the safety of its platform and its commitment to protecting young users. D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb referred to the app as 'digital nicotine.'