TikTok Accused of Running Secret Placebo Tests on Safety Features
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New York Attorney General Letitia James has accused TikTok of running secret experiments on users, including children, by providing them with placebo versions of safety features like 'Algo Refresh' instead of functional ones. The lawsuit alleges that TikTok measured user engagement and ad revenue impact by comparing those who received the real feature with those who didn't. The company has denied the allegations.
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