United Kingdom, June 16 -- The state of Florida has sued TikTok over allegations that it is allowing children under the age of 14 to create accounts in violation of state law.

The lawsuit, filed in St. Lucie County by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, accuses the platform of permitting underage users to access the app and misleading parents about the type of content children may encounter.

According to the complaint, TikTok exposes young users to violent and sexual material despite legal safeguards introduced by the state.

Uthmeier said in a statement: "TikTok knowingly deceives parents and allows children to be exposed to harmful and inappropriate content in direct violation of Florida law.

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