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Senators press TikTok over withholding of safety features for some users
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U.S. senators are investigating TikTok over allegations that the company intentionally disabled safety features for a subset of users, including a 16-year-old who died after viewing harmful content. The company conducted A/B tests to assess the impact of these features on user engagement, raising concerns about prioritizing profits over user safety and fueling calls for legislation to protect children online. This incident mirrors a similar lawsuit against Meta.
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