West Virginia sues TikTok, alleging app is ‘harming kids’
Summary
West Virginia sued TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, over alleged harm to children. The state claims TikTok uses features that encourage excessive screen time and exposes young users to sexualized content and potential predators.Key Facts
- West Virginia filed the lawsuit on Thursday.
- The suit names TikTok and ByteDance.
- The state alleges TikTok deliberately keeps children engaged with the app.
- The complaint says TikTok uses addictive features to encourage excessive screen time among children.
- West Virginia alleges the app exposes children to sexualized content and potential predators.
- The state accuses the companies of violating West Virginia consumer protection laws.
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