Investigators are probing the company to determine whether any of its practices may run afoul of state consumer protection laws.
A nationwide group of state attorneys general announced an investigation into TikTok's impact on young Americans Tuesday, adding to the steady drumbeat of political pressure being applied to social media platforms.
The probe zeroes in on TikTok's user engagement techniques and alleged risks that the platform may pose to the mental health of children, according to announcements by the states.TikTok sued by content moderator who claims she developed PTSD from reviewing disturbing content In a statement, Connecticut Attorney General William Tong cited"reckless viral challenges" on TikTok as a major source of concern.
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