TikTok is being sued by 13 different states plus DC under the claims that TikTok’s core design is constructed in such a way as to addict young children and teens deliberately. The states’ attorney generals allege that the TikTok company has been untruthful about the risks of the app to the public. TikTok has claimed that the accusations from the state officials are false or misleading, according to

TikTok spokesperson Alex Haurek. He added that the company remains active in safeguarding children and works diligently to protect teens from potential dangers.

Internal communications and documents from TikTok executives that are central to the lawsuit have been leaked to the media. According to NPR, “the portions of the suit that were redacted, highlight TikTok executives speaking candidly about a host of dangers for children. The material is mostly summaries of internal studies and communications.”

According to NPR, TikTok officials responded that “this complaint cherry-picks misleading quotes and takes outdated documents out of context to misrepresent our commitment to community safety.”