New York accuses TikTok of giving users 'placebo' safety features
New York alleges that TikTok quietly gave thousands of users — including children and teens — 'ghost' versions of its safety features instead of the working ones. According to Reuters, the allegation is part of an updated version of New York's 2024 lawsuit, which a judge later ordered unsealed. The alleged 'experiment' reportedly blocked some users from features like an option to reset their algor