Employees warned TikTok about child exploitation, court documents show

The company is facing hundreds of lawsuits over its record on safety.

By Karissa Bell Oct. 20, 2026 3:25 pm EST Anna Barclay/Getty Images Add Engadget on Google: Google Discover

Court documents are shedding new light on reported child safety issues at TikTok. According to depositions detailed by NPR, multiple employees repeatedly flagged serious flaws in the company's handling of child safety, including child exploitation, but were "frustrated" with TikTok's response.