Florida sues TikTok over child safety law

Florida has filed a lawsuit against TikTok, alleging the platform violates the state's child safety law by allowing 13-year-olds to create accounts and failing to enforce parental consent for 14- and 15-year-olds. The lawsuit claims TikTok is actively misleading parents about the risks associated with its platform. This legal action follows the state's social media ban for minors, which took effect in January 2025 but faced an initial block from a federal judge. The suit highlights ongoing tensions between state regulations and social media companies regarding child protection online.