# New York accuses TikTok of giving users ‘placebo’ safety features

https://mins.news/en/item/91807

- The Verge, 2026-10-08 16:53 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.theverge.com/tech/1008112/new-york-tiktok-lawsuit-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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