New York’s attorney general has accused TikTok of conducting a deceptive experiment where teens and children were given a placebo version of a safety feature designed to limit screen time. The lawsuit claims the company tested whether users would notice if the tool was ineffective, raising concerns about transparency and user protection. Authorities allege the experiment ran for months, potentially exposing young users to prolonged usage without real safeguards. The case highlights broader questions about social media platforms’ ethical obligations toward minors.
TikTok gave teens, children placebo safety feature in experiment, New York alleges By Reuters Investing.com
