| | This issue has been sponsored by: | | | | TikTok’s Getting Sued for Child Endangerment | TikTok finds itself in legal hot water as 13 U.S. states, along with Washington D.C., have initiated lawsuits against the social media giant, accusing it of creating a platform that harms children and teenagers. The core of the allegations revolves around TikTok's design features, which are purportedly engineered to be addictive, leading to negative impacts on youth mental health. | These features include push notifications, endless scrolling, and content algorithms that keep users engaged for extended periods, potentially disrupting sleep and encouraging behaviors that could be harmful or dangerous, like participating in viral challenges that have resulted in injuries or worse. | The lawsuits not only challenge TikTok's business practices but also its compliance with child safety laws, asserting that the platform fails to adequately protect minors despite knowing about these risks. Critics argue that TikTok's business model prioritizes user engagement over user safety, leveraging psychological tactics to keep young users on the app longer, thereby increasing ad revenue. | This legal action reflects growing concerns over the influence of social media on mental health, particularly among the younger demographic, prompting a broader discussion on the responsibilities of tech companies in safeguarding their youngest users. | | Advertisement | | | |
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| | 5 Crazy Facts: | Alfred Hitchcock never won an Oscar, despite being one of the most influential directors in history. Steven Spielberg refused to take a paycheck for directing "Schindler’s List", donating all proceeds to Holocaust survivor charities. Hollywood Boulevard was once a dirt road where horses were more common than cars. The most expensive Oscar gown ever worn was a $4 million diamond-studded dress worn by Cate Blanchett in 2014. The first celebrity to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was Joanne Woodward, in 1960.
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