New York’s attorney general has accused TikTok of conducting undisclosed safety experiments on teenage users, alleging the platform collected and analyzed biometric and health data—including sleep patterns and mental health indicators—without proper parental consent or transparency. The lawsuit claims these tests were embedded in the app’s features, raising serious concerns about privacy and ethical violations in social media research. Regulators argue the company failed to disclose how this data was used or shared, potentially exposing vulnerable users to exploitation. The case could set a precedent for how tech platforms handle user data, particularly among minors.
TikTok accused by New York of running secret safety tests on teens TribLIVE.com
