Florida's attorney general filed a lawsuit Monday alleging TikTok allows children under 14 to use the platform and exposes them to harmful content.
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Florida became the latest state to sue TikTok on Monday, with the state's attorney general accusing the company of violating a law that restricts social media access for teenagers.
Republican James Uthmeier filed the lawsuit alleging that TikTok exposed children to harmful sexual content and addictive features, including unlimited scrolling and push notifications. "It's designed to keep kids stuck on those screens for hours," Uthmeier said at a press conference. "Our evidence suggests that so many kids are on TikTok for upwards of six, seven, eight or more hours a day. We are going to get our kids their lives back."
The lawsuit claims that TikTok still allows 13-year-olds in Florida to use the platform and is "actively deceiving" parents about its risks. The company is also accused of failing to require 14- and 15-year-olds to obtain parental consent before signing up, in violation of Florida's social media law.
Florida enacted the state law, known as HB3, last year. The law bans children under 14 from creating social media accounts. The law initially came into force on January 1, 2025, but a federal judge blocked it amid legal challenges. An appeals court reversed that ruling late last year, allowing the law to take effect.
Florida filed a similar lawsuit against Snap when HB3 first came into effect last year.
When reached for comment, TikTok US spokesperson Jamie Favazza said the company has been engaging constructively and in good faith with Florida's attorney general.
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