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Minnesota sues TikTok, alleging it preys on young people with addictive algorithms
Minnesota has joined a wave of states suing TikTok, claiming the app uses addictive algorithms that harm young people's mental health.
AG Keith Ellison sues TikTok for "preying on Minnesota's young people"
Attorney General Keith Ellison on Tuesday announced a lawsuit against TikTok, alleging the video and social media giant is violating the state's laws and "preying on Minnesota's young people" through intentionally manipulative and deceptive practices.
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.
Minnesota sues TikTok over design alleged to 'prey' on young users
The state of Minnesota is taking TikTok to court over the app's alleged violation of its consumer protection laws.
Minnesota is the latest state to sue TikTok for its addictive nature
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison filed a lawsuit against TikTok on Aug. 19, alleging that the app creates a "habitual dependence" in children.
Minnesota sues TikTok, alleges child exploitation through addictive strategy
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison filed a lawsuit against TikTok, alleging it exploits children. Here's what to know.
Minnesota Attorney General Ellison sues TikTok for addictive algorithms and exploitative features aimed at children
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Tuesday that his office is planning to sue TikTok for exploitative features aimed at children. “Just like big tobacco designs its products to addict them,
Minnesota attorney general sues TikTok for ‘preying on Minnesota young people’
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison argues TikTok violated state consumer protection laws by designing a platform that’s addicting and harmful to children.
Minnesota Sues TikTok Over Addictive Features for Children (1)
TikTok violates Minnesota consumer protection laws by exploiting younger users and pitting them against “some of the most powerful and manipulative design features in the world” to keep them addicted,
Minnesota joins other states suing TikTok over child exploitation claims as divestment ban looms
TikTok is defrauding and deceiving children by exploiting their developing brains, according to a lawsuit filed against the video-sharing platform by Minnesota’s attorney general. It joins a dozen other states.
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‘This stuff is digital nicotine’: Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison sues TikTok
Ellison is not seeking to shut down the app, but for TikTok to “clean up their act,” he said, citing violations of ...
Minnesota Reformer4d
‘Digital nicotine’: AG Ellison sues TikTok for exploiting young people’s vulnerabilities
Attorney General Keith Ellison sued TikTok on Tuesday for violating Minnesota consumer protection laws, alleging the social ...
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MN Attorney General Ellison Sues TikTok Over Predatory Features
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is suing TikTok for preying on young people with addictive algorithms and ...