On July 17, 2025, the Kentucky Attorney General (“AG”) filed a lawsuit against Temu, an online shopping platform owned by PDD Holdings, a Chinese holding company. Among other things, the lawsuit alleges that Temu violates the privacy of Kentucky residents. 

According to the AG, “Temu’s cheap products and flashy marketing hide real danger.” The AG’s press release goes on to state that Temu “can infect Kentuckians’ devices with malware, steal their personal data and send it directly to the Chinese government. At the same time, they’re eroding trust in some of Kentucky’s most iconic brands, which could lead to job losses and hardship.”