TikTok

TikTok Knew Kids Could Get Addicted in Just 35 Minutes

Leaked documents reveal that ByteDance, the developer of TikTok, knew the app could get kids addicted in just 35 minutes and harm their development. The company also knew screen-time tools it introduced were ineffective.

Documents accidentally released in a lawsuit against TikTok reveal that its developer, ByteDance, knew the app could be addictive to children in as little as 35 minutes. The company also understood that extended usage of the app was damaging to kids' mental and social development. Furthermore, TikTok introduced ineffective screen-time tools simply for PR purposes.

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