Texas AG Sues TikTok Again for Exposing Kids to Inappropriate Content

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued TikTok for a second time, accusing the app of deceiving parents about the app's age-appropriateness and exposing children to explicit content. The lawsuit claims that TikTok, which is rated for users aged 12 and above, failed to enforce its community guidelines effectively. The suit mentions instances of inappropriate material, including explicit acts and drug use, found on the app. Paxton's office has previously investigated TikTok's safety practices for children. The lawsuit comes as TikTok faces potential shutdown in the U. S. due to a Supreme Court case involving its parent company, ByteDance, based in China. Texas lawmakers are considering restrictions on social media platforms for minors, but tech companies and free speech advocates have raised concerns.