US Court Trial Tests Claims Social Media Harms Children
A court trial in the US is examining claims that social media apps, including Snapchat, can cause depression, anxiety and eating disorders. Thousands of lawsuits have been filed in federal and state courts by individuals, school districts and local governments. The plaintiffs allege that companies knowingly sought to addict children to their platforms.
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Context: These cases are part of a wider push in the US and elsewhere to hold tech firms responsible for young users' wellbeing, and Australia has also moved to restrict teen social media use.
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