TechNew York accuses TikTok of giving users ‘placebo’ safety features

New York alleges that thousands of TikTok users, including children and teens, unknowingly received nonworking versions of safety features. The updated lawsuit says a test blocked some users from using the option to reset their algorithm. TikTok says it regularly tests features as it improves the platform.

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