Drawing from multiple news sources, a trial in Los Angeles County Superior Court accuses social media companies, including Meta, of creating addictive products that harm young users, with the plaintiff alleging these platforms caused anxiety, depression, and other issues. Evidence presented includes Meta's internal study, Project MYST, which found parental controls had little impact on children's compulsive social media use and that stressful life events increased problematic usage, suggesting the company was aware of potential harms. This case is one of several landmark trials that could influence how social media companies approach young users and prompt further regulatory action.
Drawing from multiple news sources, a trial in Los Angeles County Superior Court accuses social media companies, including Meta, of creating addictive products that harm young users, with the plaintiff alleging these platforms caused anxiety, depression, and other issues. Evidence presented includes Meta's internal study, Project MYST, which found parental controls had little impact on children's compulsive social media use and that stressful life events increased problematic usage, suggesting the company was aware of potential harms. This case is one of several landmark trials that could influence how social media companies approach young users and prompt further regulatory action.
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