TikTok is facing lawsuits from attorneys general of 14 states, claiming the app's algorithm is addictive and detrimental to children's mental health. This legal action mirrors strategies previously seen against large corporations like Purdue Pharma.
Internally leaked documents reveal TikTok's strategies to influence congressional opinion, including efforts to sway Sen. Mitch McConnell by leveraging user-generated content from Kentucky businesses to combat the proposed ban.
The lawsuit highlights serious concerns regarding TikTok's ownership by ByteDance, a Chinese company, and the potential risks of sharing American user data with the Chinese government, prompting a push for ownership changes.
TikTok maintains that it works to educate policymakers about its platform, emphasizing its role in helping 7 million small businesses across the country engage with their audiences effectively.
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