"Several trials are marking a social and legal milestone in U.S. history. For the first time, a judge has put the major tech companies that own social media platforms on the bench to determine whether they create addiction among young people, whether they are as dangerous as the tobacco industry, and whether they require far more comprehensive regulation. Families of children addicted to social media and youth organizations have decided to take legal action."
"As a result, Meta (owner of WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads), TikTok, Snap (parent company of Snapchat), and YouTube (owned by Google) will face several lawsuits throughout this year. The first of at least a dozen trials scheduled to take place in Los Angeles began on Tuesday. It is estimated that there are more than 2,500 cases, at both the state and federal levels, involving families, associations, and school districts concerned about children's mental health."
Several trials mark a social and legal milestone as a judge examines whether major tech companies create addiction among young people and require stricter regulation. Families of children addicted to social media, youth organizations, and school districts have filed lawsuits against Meta, TikTok, Snap, and YouTube. More than 2,500 cases exist at state and federal levels, with at least a dozen trials scheduled and multiple cases planned in Los Angeles. Plaintiffs describe social media as a public problem imposing massive social, educational, and economic burdens in addressing youth addiction. A young plaintiff reports depression, anxiety, and body dysmorphia after prolonged platform use. Lawyers cite beauty filters, algorithms, autoplay videos, and other design elements as central to the alleged harms.
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