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Florida<\/a> officials took aim at tech giant TikTok in a new lawsuit alleging the popular app misled parents about the content shown on its algorithm while operating in violation of the state\u2019s online child protection laws.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The lawsuit, filed Monday in state court in St. Lucie County, alleged the popular app violated Florida law by allowing children under the age of 14 to create accounts on its platform, according to a court filing obtained by Fox News Digital.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“TikTok\u2019s success hinges on its ability to addict children and teenagers<\/a> to the platform,” Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said in a statement<\/u><\/a>. “TikTok knowingly deceives parents and allows children to be exposed to harmful and inappropriate content in direct violation of Florida law.”\u00a0<\/p>\n

The state requested a court order requiring TikTok owner ByteDance modify its platform to be in compliance with Florida law, while also seeking up to $50,000 in penalties<\/a> for each alleged violation, the filing states.<\/p>\n

STATE ATTORNEYS GENERAL ASK SCOTUS TO UPHOLD TIKTOK DIVEST-OR-BAN LAW AMID TRUMP REQUEST TO PAUSE BAN<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The lawsuit also alleged that TikTok is “actively deceiving Florida parents about the risks of allowing their teens to access this platform,” by misrepresenting the volume and frequency of harmful content shown on its platform, such as pornography and depictions of drug use.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Music, videos, and other content available on the TikTok app contain sexual content, drugs, alcohol, intense profanity, self-harm messages, and other X-rated content, all of which are frequently and easily accessible at the fingertips and swipes of Florida tweens and teens,” the lawsuit continued.<\/p>\n

Florida\u2019s complaint alleged TikTok\u2019s business model disproportionately relies on algorithms that prey on addictive behavior among younger users.\u00a0<\/p>\n

OVER HALF OF TOP 100 MENTAL HEALTH TIKTOK VIDEOS CONTAIN MISINFORMATION: REPORT<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

In a statement to Fox News Digital, a TikTok spokesperson said the company is in contact with the state attorney general and is working to ensure the platform operates in accordance with Florida law.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The company also said it has informed users under the age of 14 that their accounts will be suspended.<\/p>\n

“We are evaluating the state’s complaint and are prepared to defend our strong record on minor safety,” the spokesperson added.<\/p>\n

Fox News Digital<\/a> reached out to the Florida Attorney General\u2019s Office for comment but did not immediately receive a response.<\/p>\n

PRIVACY GROUPS, EXPERTS, PARENTS LAUD SCOTUS TIKTOK BAN\u00a0WHILE OTHERS SLAM DECISION AS \u2018ANTI-DEMOCRATIC\u2019<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The law, titled H.B. 3 and implemented Jan. 1, 2025, bans social media companies<\/a> from allowing users under the age of 14 to create accounts on their platform, and requires minors under 16 to receive parental approval before making a profile.<\/p>\n

A federal judge<\/a> previously blocked enforcement of the law after deeming it was unconstitutional. However, the decision has been temporarily tabled as the state continues to challenge the ruling in an appeals court.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Last year, Florida filed a lawsuit<\/u><\/a> against Snap Inc., the owner of Snapchat, alleging that the company used addictive features to target users under the age of 13, who are already not permitted to even open social media accounts under state law.<\/p>\n

The state\u2019s lawsuit against Snap Inc. remains ongoing.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Florida now joins more than 25 states<\/u><\/a> \u2014 including New York and California \u2014 that have filed lawsuits against TikTok alleging deceptive practices and exploitation<\/a> of young users.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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