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Tech Giants Sued for Teen Addiction and Public Nuisance

11/27/2025

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Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta), YouTube, TikTok, and Snapchat face a lawsuit alleging they knowingly designed addictive platforms for teens.
Internal documents show awareness of addiction risks, with Meta researchers likening Instagram to a drug.
The plaintiffs claim the companies bypassed parental oversight to maximize engagement and profits.
The filing seeks a jury trial and notes a public nuisance affecting schools and communities in California for a January 2024 trial.

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Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta), YouTube, TikTok, and Snapchat face a lawsuit alleging they knowingly designed addictive platforms for teens.
Internal documents show awareness of addiction risks, with Meta researchers likening Instagram to a drug.
The plaintiffs claim the companies bypassed parental oversight to maximize engagement and profits.
The filing seeks a jury trial and notes a public nuisance affecting schools and communities in California for a January 2024 trial.