A lawsuit filed by the Attorney General of Utah alleges TikTok was aware of the Live streaming feature being used for child grooming, sexual exploitation, and money laundering.
TikTok is facing multiple legal challenges. It is currently awaiting a Supreme Court hearing next week regarding its ongoing dispute with the federal government. Additionally, the Attorney General of Utah has filed a lawsuit alleging that TikTok was aware of the platform's Live streaming feature being used for illicit activities and harmful behavior, including child grooming . The lawsuit reveals two internal investigations conducted by TikTok.
Project Meramec discovered that underage users were engaging in sexualized acts on livestreams in exchange for virtual gifts. Despite policies prohibiting underage users from broadcasting on Live and sending/receiving virtual gifts for money, the investigation found 112,000 underage users hosted livestreams in one month alone in 2022. Furthermore, TikTok's algorithm was reportedly promoting sexualized content, potentially exposing underage streamers to a wider audience. This practice ultimately benefited TikTok as they receive a cut from every virtual gift purchased.Project Jupiter investigated money laundering operations on TikTok Live, revealing that some criminal groups used the platform to move funds, while others sold drugs and illegal services in exchange for virtual gifts. Internal communications between TikTok employees discussed the potential use of Live to fund terrorist organizations like the Islamic State
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