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TikTok gave kids a placebo safety tool in secret experiment, New York lawsuit says

The Independent
October 8, 2026(11 days ago)

A New York lawsuit alleges that TikTok conducted a secret experiment where the platform provided children with a fake safety tool that did not actually function as intended, raising concerns about the company's transparency and commitment to protecting minors.

TikTok gave kids a placebo safety tool in secret experiment, New York lawsuit says  The Independent