Internal Messages Could Impact Meta’s Social Media Addiction Trial

Anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and even death are potential consequences for vulnerable children addicted to social media, as highlighted by over 1,000 lawsuits against Meta and other platforms for neglecting child safety in favor of profits. This week, a significant lawsuit involving a 19-year-old, K.G.M, begins, aiming to hold Meta and YouTube accountable for designing harmful features that allegedly led to her psychological distress. This case could set a precedent for numerous similar complaints. Social media companies have previously faced scrutiny but have never been required to defend themselves in court regarding child harm.

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