Attorneys General Sue TikTok

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TikTok sued by 14 U.S. states over alleged harm to children’s mental health

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14 U.S. attorneys general from across the country filed lawsuits against TikTok on Tuesday .

The lawsuits take issue with various elements of the TikTok platform, including its endlessly scrolling feed of content.

TikTok is also battling a law that could see it banned in the United States as soon as next year .

The company has repeatedly said it believes its platform is safe for children.

CDC : More than three in four high school students are frequently online, using social media several times a day.

About 30 per cent of students are tapping into social media more than once an hour.

Students who reported frequent social media use were more likely to have significant negative experiences and emotions than those who used it less often.

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