California attorney general announces lawsuit against TikTok [Video]

SAN FRANCISCO (KYMA, KECY/NBC) – California Attorney General Rob Bonta held a press conference Tuesday morning.

According to a press release obtained by NBC News, the press conference was to announce a lawsuit against TikTok.

The press release says the lawsuit is the latest action for the state “to hold Big Tech accountable for its role in exploiting young people online.”

“TikTok has knowingly exploited our young people for profit. It’s really that simple. They have an algorithm that’s designed to suck our kids in and keep them on as long as possible. And, unfortunately, tragically it’s working,” Bonta said during the press conference.

Not only that, Attorneys Generals from across the country have also filed lawsuits against the tech company, alleging, in their individual suits, that the company violated state laws by falsely claiming its services is safe for young people, focusing partly on the platform’s addictive features, including …