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Jonathan Caulkins, Professor of Public Policy, Carnegie Mellon University

Pennsylvania is suing TikTok over ‘addictive’ features – but that’s messier than it sounds

Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday is accusing TikTok of deceptive age ratings and addictive design features that harm children. VINCENT FEURAY/AFP Collection via Getty Images

Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a civil lawsuit against TikTok on Aug. 11, 2026, filed in Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas and accusing the social media platform of violating state consumer protection laws in ways that harm youth.

There are two central charges.

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