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Group of state attorneys general launch investigation into TikTok and its effect on young people

TechSpot

Attorneys general from eight states, including Massachusetts, California, Florida, and Kentucky, are investigating TikTok to find out if its design and the way it is promoted can have a negative effect on the wellbeing of children, teens, and young adults.

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Several states are investigating how Instagram keeps kids on the platform

The Verge

A group of state attorneys general has announced an investigation into “the techniques utilized by Meta to increase the frequency and duration of engagement” of children and teens on Instagram and the negative effects that may cause ( via The Wall Street Journal ). Meta is concerned about young people not using its products.

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Student social good startups collect $95K in T-Mobile competition

TechCrunch

MedTechConnect (Louisville, Kentucky) A group working to provide technical and personal support to ensure senior citizens are informed about and have access to vaccinations and basic healthcare technology.

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TikTok faces investigation into its impact on young people’s mental health

The Verge

A coalition of state attorneys general from California, Florida, Kentucky, and more is investigating TikTok for its potential effect on young people’s mental and physical health ( via CNBC ). TikTok has struggled in the past to meet the needs of its younger users — it had to pay $5.7 The investigation could have an impact beyond just TikTok.

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