Several states in the US are launching a joint investigation into how TikTok may knowingly harm young users, in the process of boosting user engagement. — AFP
A consortium of US states announced on Wednesday a joint investigation into TikTok's possible harms to young users of the platform, which has boomed in popularity especially among children.
Officials across the United States have launched their own probes and lawsuits against Big Tech giants as the national government has failed to pass new regulations due in part to partisan gridlock.