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What is going on with the TikTok case?

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Multiple lawsuits accuse TikTok of using addictive features targeting youth, with states like Minnesota and North Carolina leading cases. Internal videos reveal TikTok employees acknowledge the app's compulsive design. TikTok faces a potential US ban unless its Chinese parent company sells US operations, but enforcement has been delayed. The White House recently joined TikTok despite the uncertain legal future.

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TikTok employees raise concerns about app's impact in unsealed video

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  • A coalition of 13 states, led by North Carolina, sued TikTok alleging addictive design and deception about risks. 3s
  • Unsealed video shows TikTok employees discussing concerns about the app's impact on users' mental health. 42s
  • An employee stated that compulsive use is built into the product. 1m 18s
  • TikTok claims the video clips are misleading and taken out of context. 1m 24s
  • TikTok says it has over 50 features to help young users and parental controls. 2m 6s
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TikTok employees raise concerns about app's impact in unsealed video
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CBS America
11 hours ago
TikTok employees raise concerns about app's impact in unsealed video

Unsealed video shows TikTok employees discussing the app's addictive nature and mental health impact.

TikTok employees raise concerns about app's impact in unsealed video
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CBS America
11 hours ago
TikTok employees raise concerns about app's impact in unsealed video

The video release follows Minnesota's lawsuit, which claims TikTok violates consumer protection laws.

White House joins TikTok amid uncertainty over app’s future
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CNN
2 days ago
White House joins TikTok amid uncertainty over app’s future

Congress concluded TikTok is a national security risk and passed a ban, but enforcement is delayed by the Trump administration.

White House opens TikTok account despite upcoming ban
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Africanews
2 days ago
White House opens TikTok account despite upcoming ban

White House launches official TikTok account even as a US ban is set to take effect unless ByteDance sells US operations.

Minnesota sues TikTok, calling it ‘digital nicotine’ for young users
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Fox News
2 days ago
Minnesota sues TikTok, calling it ‘digital nicotine’ for young users

Minnesota sues TikTok, alleging addictive algorithms exploit young users and deceptive trade practices.

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