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TikTok says First Amendment, Section 230 protect it from DC addictive algorithm suit

( November 22, 2024, 15:25 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: TikTok filed a motion to dismiss Washington, DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb's consumer protection lawsuit accusing the company of engaging in misleading business practices to addict children to its platform, arguing that its publishing activities are protected under the First Amendment and Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. Additionally, the alleged violations of DC's Money Transmitters Act are also not "ripe for this court's review," TikTok said.See attached file....

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