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Florida’s Attorney General just launched a major lawsuit against TikTok, accusing the platform of knowingly exploiting minors and deceiving parents by downplaying harmful content. The state claims TikTok allows kids under 14 to create accounts and lets 15- and 16-year-olds sign up without parental consent — violating new state laws. Officials argue TikTok’s business model is built on addiction, and internal docs show they’ve known about the risks for years. The lawsuit also targets TikTok’s misleading claims about content, calling out how they label graphic material as “mild” or “infrequent” while kids are exposed to drug use, self-harm, and eating disorders far more often. With lawmakers backing the AG, Florida is sending a clear message: profit over kids’ safety won’t be tolerated. TikTok hasn’t responded yet, but the legal battle is now underway.

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