Amna Nawaz
Amna Nawaz
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Dozens of states sue Meta claiming social media addiction harms children's mental health

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October 24, 2023

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More than 40 states and the District of Columbia have sued Meta, accusing the tech giant of building addictive features into its popular social media platforms that contribute to a youth mental health crisis. The states say Meta uses "powerful and unprecedented technologies" to engage young people. Stephanie Sy discussed the lawsuits with Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser.

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