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Minnesota sues TikTok, alleging it preys on young people with addictive algorithms

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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota on Tuesday joined a wave of states suing TikTok, alleging the social media giant preys on young people with addictive…

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  1. WTOP Washington DC

    Minnesota sues TikTok, alleging it preys on young people with addictive algorithms (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota on Tuesday joined a wave of states suing TikTok, alleging the social media giant preys on young people with addictive…

  2. New York Post

    Minnesota joins slew of states suing TikTok for allegedly preying on young people with addictive algorithms (opens New York Post)

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    Minnesota on Tuesday joined a wave of states suing TikTok, alleging the social media giant preys on young people with addictive algorithms that trap them into becoming compulsive consumers of its short videos.

  3. UPI

    Minnesota sues TikTok over design alleged to 'prey' on young users (opens UPI)

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    The state of Minnesota is taking TikTok to court over the app's alleged violation of its consumer protection laws.

  4. The Hill

    Minnesota alleges TikTok preys on young people with addictive algorithms (opens The Hill)

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    Minnesota Attorney General sues TikTok, accusing the app of using addictive algorithms and design features to exploit young users for profit.

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