A judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the state of Utah against social media giant TikTok, accusing it of crafting addictive algorithms that harm the mental health of youth.

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Judge won’t dismiss Utah’s lawsuit against TikTok

Utah’s lawsuit against TikTok will move forward after a judge on Tuesday denied the social media company’s motion to dismiss.
	In October 2023, Utah sued TikTok over alleged “addictive features” designed to keep children and teens on the app for as long as possible, promoting “endless scrolling” while downplaying the platform’s harm to young people.
	In court documents, Utah called TikTok “digital nicotine” for young people.
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In a blow to TikTok, judge allows Utah’s lawsuit against the social media company to move forward

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In this 2020 photo illustration, the TikTok app is displayed on an Apple iPhone. (Photo Illustration by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)Utah’s lawsuit against TikTok will move forward after a judge on Tuesday denied the social media company’s motion to dismiss.  In October 2023, Utah sued TikTok over alleged “addictive features” designed to keep children and teens on the app for as long as possible, promoting “endless scrolling” while downplaying the …

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