Browsing: Youth Addiction

Federal court proceedings continue for thousands of lawsuits accusing major social media firms of promoting harmful, addictive behaviors among young users. On Aug. 10, the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed an early appeal filed by Meta Platforms and TikTok. This ruling leaves over 3,000 consolidated cases before U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland. The plaintiffs claim that certain platform features fostered compulsive engagement and contributed to mental health issues among children and teenagers.