TikTok accused of using non-functional safety tools in experiments on young users
Most outlets reported that TikTok allegedly used non-functional or ineffective safety tools in experiments on young users, as claimed in a lawsuit. The News International added that the experiments were described as "ghost" and "placebo," and were conducted in secret. Both outlets focused on the claim that the platform tested these tools to measure their impact on user engagement and advertising revenue.
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TikTok accused of using placebo safety tools in tests on young users
TikTok gave thousands of users, including children and teenagers, non-functional versions of safety features in experiments designed to measure their effect on app usage and advertising revenue, according to allegations in a newly unsealed New York lawsuit.
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TikTok allegedly used 'Placebo' safety tools on teens in engagement experiments, lawsuit claims
According to recent lawsuit in New York, TikTok ran an experiment on thousands of users who tried to turn on a safety feature on the platform.As reported, the short-video platform ran secret "ghost" and "placebo" experiments on thousands of children and teenagers, providing them with...
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