Florida files a lawsuit against TikTok, accusing the company of violating the state’s social media safety law for minors. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier says TikTok exposes children to harmful sexual content and includes addictive features that can keep teens on the platform for extended periods. The lawsuit centers on claims that TikTok enables children under 14 to create accounts in ways that violate the state’s restrictions, including alleged “ensnaring” design and prioritization of engagement. Uthmeier also alleges that TikTok profits from holding children’s attention. According to statements described by multiple outlets, the state cites mechanisms such as unlimited scrolling and push notifications as examples of features that contribute to compulsive use. The complaint frames these practices as violations of child-safety requirements in Florida’s law and characterizes TikTok as downplaying the risks of its product to young users. The sources report that the action is part of a broader effort by states to address social media practices affecting children.