Popular app banned from hosting young teens in a groundbreaking settlement

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office have banned an anonymous messaging app from serving users under 18 due to concerns of cyberbullying and threats against children and teens. The app, known as NGL, will also pay a settlement of $5 million for its disregard for kids’ safety. The regulators accused NGL of targeting young users, violating federal laws aimed at protecting children’s data, and using deceptive tactics to make money from its users. The settlement still needs court approval to take effect. This move is part of the FTC’s efforts to crack down on social media companies and businesses mishandling consumer data.