The suit singles out TikTok, alleging its endless scroll and 'For You' recommendation algorithm hook young users and leave them 'unable to escape.'
Utah’s governor and attorney general are adding their names to the lengthy list of mostly Republican lawmakers gunning for TikTok. This week, Utah AG Sean Reyes sued the company for allegedly creating casino-inspired addictive features that harm children and for misleading parents about its commitment to safety on the platform. TikTok’s infinite scroll and “For You” recommendation algorithm, Reyes alleges, lures kids in and leaves them “unable to escape.
When reached for comment, a TikTok spokesperson told Gizmodo the company maintains a variety of “industry-leading” safeguards to protect young users which include a recently added 60-minute time limit for users under 18 and parental controls for teen accounts. “We will continue to work to keep our community safe by tackling industry-wide challenges,” the spokesperson said. Those safety features don’t cut it for the Utah lawmakers.
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