The Federal Trade Commission and the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office have banned the NGL messaging app from catering to users under 18, citing violations of child privacy and consumer protection laws, including cyberbullying risks. NGL settled for $4.5 million and agreed to stop marketing to minors. This move aligns with a broader crackdown on social media companies and tech platforms mishandling data. The app falsely claimed to use AI to prevent cyberbullying, tricked users into paid subscriptions, and collected data from under-13 users without parental consent. Regulators are increasingly focusing on protecting children online and holding tech companies accountable for harm.