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TikTok’s China-founded parent working to addict American kids, says anti-social media activist

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TikTok’s parent company seeks to get American kids hooked on an unsafe version of the video-based platform while offering a healthier option inside China, according to anti-social media activist Tristan Harris.

Mr. Harris told CBS the China-founded ByteDance offers Chinese users a platform called “Douyin” that offers content that does not match the experience on TikTok for the rest of the world.

Mr. Harris, co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology, said the Chinese version of the social media site shows videos touting science, museums, education, and patriotism while limiting viewing to 40 minutes per day for young users.