New York City has filed a sweeping federal lawsuit against Meta, Alphabet, Snap, and ByteDance, accusing them of creating a “youth mental health crisis” through addictive algorithms and content design. Business Insider
The suit claims that the platforms deliberately engineered systems that lead to sleep deprivation, school absenteeism, and dangerous behaviors among teens, placing significant burdens on public schools and hospitals. Business Insider
At least 16 teen deaths since 2023 are reportedly tied to dangerous trends traced back to social media virality. Business Insider
Some defendants have denied wrongdoing, and the litigation is expected to be protracted.