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Meta cannot stop states’ $1.4 trillion lawsuit from going to trial

An appeals court rejected Meta and TikTok's attempt to dismiss social media addiction lawsuits. The court ruled that Section 230 does not provide immunity from lawsuits. The trial against Meta is scheduled to start in August, and the court dismissed the appeals as moot.

Government workers can now use TikTok on official devices

The Office of Management and Budget announced that government workers can now use TikTok on their devices. This change follows a 2022 ban that was based on security concerns. Officials say the current version of TikTok no longer poses the same risks as before.

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TikTok coverage has been dominated by ownership and ban fights for years now, alongside recurring algorithm and youth-safety controversies. Wisp merges outlets covering the same legal or policy development into one summary, keeping the actual news distinct from the recurring speculation about the app's future.