Digital Crack for Kids: TikTok Sued Again by 14 AGs

A roundup reports that attorneys general from 13 states and Washington, DC are suing TikTok, alleging it violates consumer protection and children’s privacy laws by collecting minors’ data without consent and using addictive design (algorithmic feeds, endless scroll, notifications) that harms youth, while enabling risky challenges and potential exploitation via features like live streaming. The piece includes varied commentary on Chinese ownership concerns, First Amendment issues, parental responsibility, and historical moral panics, framing the suits as part of broader debates over social media’s impact on children rather than a technical security incident.