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West Virginia sues TikTok, citing safety concerns for children

West Virginia is suing TikTok, accusing the social media company of deliberately designing its platform to keep children hooked while misleading parents about the risks, including exposure to sexual content, dangerous viral challenges, and

Republican Ledger staff · 3:17 PM ET

West Virginia sues TikTok, citing safety concerns for children
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West Virginia is suing TikTok, accusing the social media company of deliberately designing its platform to keep children hooked while misleading parents about the risks, including exposure to sexual content, dangerous viral challenges, and material promoting self-harm. The lawsuit, filed in Kanawha County Circuit Court, alleged TikTok’s recommendation algorithm and other features encourage compulsive use […]

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