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Some states are suing social media over mental health concerns. Here’s what you need to know

October 26, 2023 by Wilma

Scroll, double-tap to like, and scroll again. We’ve all been there: whether you’re putting off that pile of material on your desk or just finding a way to save time on the car ride home from a dance session, scrolling through your Flow may seem like a harmless procrastination tactic… Continue Reading Some states are suing social media over mental health concerns. Here’s what you need to know

States sue Meta, claiming its social platforms are addictive and harm children’s mental health

October 24, 2023 by Wilma

Dozens of U.S. states, including California and New York, are suing Meta Platforms Inc. for harming young people and contributing to the youth mental health crisis by knowingly and deliberately designing features on Instagram and Facebook that make children addicted to its platforms. A trial filed by 33 states in… Continue Reading States sue Meta, claiming its social platforms are addictive and harm children’s mental health

Meta sued by US states for alleged harm to young people’s mental health

October 24, 2023 by Wilma

:Dozens of U.S. states are suing Meta Platforms and its Instagram unit, accusing them of contributing to a youth mental health crisis due to the addictive nature of their social media platforms. In a lawsuit filed Tuesday in federal court in Oakland, Calif., 33 states, including California and Illinois, said… Continue Reading Meta sued by US states for alleged harm to young people’s mental health