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TikTok gave teens, children placebo safety feature in experiment, New York alleges

AOL.com
October 8, 2026(11 days ago)

New York alleges that TikTok deployed a placebo safety feature to teens and children during an experiment, suggesting the platform provided the appearance of protection without actual functionality. This raises concerns about TikTok's commitment to child safety measures and transparency with young users.

TikTok gave teens, children placebo safety feature in experiment, New York alleges  AOL.com