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New York alleges TikTok gave teens, children a placebo safety feature instead of a real one

TechCrunch
October 8, 2026(11 days ago)

New York's attorney general alleges that TikTok implemented a safety feature for teens and children that was ineffective or non-functional, misleading users about protections available to them. This raises concerns about TikTok's commitment to the safety tools it advertises to young users.

New York alleges TikTok gave teens, children a placebo safety feature instead of a real one  TechCrunch