Utah Files Lawsuit Against TikTok for Harming Youth and Targeting Teens

The state of Utah has filed a lawsuit against TikTok, accusing the social media company of contributing harm to the mental health of youth. The lawsuit alleges that TikTok intentionally designed an addictive product to monetize the attention of young users, and accuses the company of lying about the safety of its app. Utah Governor Spencer Cox has been critical of social media platforms and their impact on mental health, and the state is currently in a legal battle with TikTok over information sharing.