First TikTok addiction lawsuit goes to trial in Alabama, exposing internal practices

A jury in Alabama will hear the state's claims that TikTok and ByteDance designed the platform to be addictive for minors and misled users about safety. This is the first such case to reach trial, potentially revealing internal company practices previously shielded by settlements. The outcome could set a precedent for hundreds of similar lawsuits and pressure the company to alter its platform design.