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Florida hits TikTok with suit over ensnaring kids and downplaying risks
Florida filed a lawsuit against TikTok, alleging the platform violates state laws by targeting minors, deceiving parents about content risks, and failing to comply with new child protection regulations. The state claims TikTok's design exploits children's addictive behaviors and exposes them to harmful content, including sex, drugs, and self-harm.
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