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Florida sues TikTok over platform allowing children under 14 to open accounts
The State of Florida is suing TikTok for violating its child protection law by allowing children under 14 to create accounts without parental consent. State Attorney General James Uthmeier claims the platform's design exposes kids to harmful content and excessive screen time, while TikTok states it is updating the app to comply with Florida law.
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