Court ruling on TikTok and Meta: Addiction allegations
Thousands of lawsuits filed against Meta, Google, TikTok, and Snapchat alleging that they make young users addicted will continue.
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In the US, an appeals court has allowed thousands of lawsuits filed against Meta, Google, TikTok, and Snapchat to proceed.
At the heart of the cases is the allegation that social media platforms are designed to make young users addicted. The court's decision means that these allegations will continue to be addressed in the judicial process.
The ruling once again demonstrates that the debate over the effects of social media use on children and young people has moved into US courtrooms. No final verdict has been reached regarding the allegations directed at the companies; the process will continue with the hearing of the cases.