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TikTok sued by Minnesota attorney general over child safety, financial claims

By Mike Swift ( August 20, 2025, 05:06 GMT | Insight) -- TikTok has been sued by the state of Minnesota on addictive design allegations similar to suits filed by other states against other social media companies.  But there's a twist: The state says TikTok’s use of virtual currency makes it even more addictive for teens, leading them to spend hours on the app each day, and that TikTok failed to register its virtual currency with state and federal regulators. TikTok denied the allegations. TikTok has been sued by Minnesota over addictive design allegations that resemble many states’ claims against social media companies. But there’s a twist: The state says TikTok’s virtual currency makes it even more harmful to teens who consume hours scrolling the app each day....

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