Tech Giants Face Landmark Trials Over Social Media Addiction Claims

Major tech companies like Meta, TikTok, Snap, and YouTube are being sued for allegedly designing addictive products that cause personal injury. Company executives and lawyers are presenting their arguments in ongoing trials.

12 Feb, 23:01 — 12 Feb, 23:01

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Why Tech Giants Are Accused of Causing Social Media Addiction

In a series of landmark trials, plaintiffs are alleging that Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube caused personal injury through addictive products. Our technology reporter Cecilia Kang describes what’s at stake for tech giants and social media users.

By Cecilia Kang, Christina Thornell, Laura Salaberry, Nikolay Nikolov and Thomas Vollkommer

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