Discover the shocking truth about TikTok – a lawsuit reveals that users can develop an addiction after watching just 35 videos on the platform. The company executives were aware of this but chose to keep it hidden, as reported by National Public Radio.
An investigation by 14 attorneys general uncovered internal communications showing that TikTok ignored safety concerns despite knowing about them. This led to a lawsuit against its Chinese owner ByteDance.
The lawsuit alleges that TikTok intentionally designed its app to hook young users while downplaying the risks involved. It was found that after viewing 260 videos, a user is likely to become addicted to the platform due to its rapid-fire succession of short videos.
The research also revealed negative mental health effects associated with compulsive usage, such as loss of analytical skills and increased anxiety. TikTok’s features were designed to create an irresistible urge to keep scrolling, interfering with essential responsibilities like sleep and work/school duties.
In response, TikTok criticized NPR for releasing sealed information and defended its commitment to community safety through safeguards like removing underage users and implementing safety features for minors under 16.
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2024-10-27 23:15:02
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