Officials across 14 states are suing TikTok for what they say is an addictive algorithm that endangers children's mental and physical health.

Kids, it’s your fault, too Back to my daily morning woes: The unfortunate reality is that the YouTube Kids algorithm is beating me.

Many videos on the site feature popular characters in upsetting and violent situations, and some videos of children have attracted pedophilic comments. YouTube says it is toughening its approach.

Chris Murphy: Big Tech algorithms are killing kids’ sense of discovery Algorithmic recommendations aren’t just bad for kids’ mental health, they’re taking away the journey of discovery ...

Many videos on the site feature popular characters in upsetting and violent situations, and some videos of children have attracted pedophilic comments. YouTube says it is toughening its approach.

Internal research accidentally revealed this week indicates TikTok knew its algorithm was harmful. Lawyers for children harmed by social media say the apps have long known they are hurting kids.