US EditionSocial media companies face legal reckoning over mental health harms to children
Trials in Los Angeles and New Mexico test allegations that social media platforms addict children and expose them to harmful content, with thousands of plaintiffs seeking legal remedies.
- For years, social media companies have disputed allegations that they harm children's mental health through deliberate design choices that addict kids to their platforms and fail to protect them from dangerous content.
- These tech giants are now facing federal and state trials that seek to hold them responsible for harming children's mental health, with two trials currently underway in Los Angeles and New Mexico.
- The outcomes could challenge the companies' legal protections, force them to change how they operate, and potentially result in costly legal fees and settlements.
77 Articles
77 Articles
On trial: Is social media to blame for the youth mental health crisis? We checked the science
A series of court cases alleging that major social media companies contribute harm to the mental health of America’s youth began this week in Los Angeles. The lawsuits named Meta, Snap, TikTok and YouTube, and argue that their platforms were deliberately designed to maximize engagement among young users in ways that plaintiffs say fostered compulsive use and psychological harm. At the heart of the litigation are contested scientific and legal qu…
For years, social media companies have refuted allegations that they harm children’s mental health through deliberate design decisions that make them addicted to their platforms and don’t protect them from sexual predators or dangerous content. Now, these tech giants have the opportunity to file their case in courts across the country, even before a jury for the first time. Some of the most important companies, from Meta to TikTok, face federal …
Chicago Tribune
Independent EspañolBy BARBARA ORTUTAY For years, social media companies have refuted allegations that they harm the mental health of minors through deliberate design decisions that create addiction to their platforms and do not protect them from sexual predators and dangerous content. Now, these technological giants have the opportunity to defend their position in courts across the United States, even before a jury for the first time. Some of the most important co…
Social media companies face legal reckoning over mental health harms t
For years, social media companies have disputed allegations that they harm children’s mental health through deliberate design choices that addict kids to their platforms and fail to protect them from sexual predators and dangerous content. Now, these tech giants are getting a chance to make their case in courtrooms around the country, including before a jury for the first time. Some of the biggest players from Meta to TikTok are facing federal a…
Social Media on Trial: Tech Giants Face Reckoning Over Child Safety
Social media companies, such as Meta and TikTok, are facing trials in the United States over allegations that their platforms harm children's mental health through addictive design and unsafe content. These cases are reminiscent of past litigations against tobacco and opioid industries, marking a significant moment for tech accountability.
Associated Press News
Social media companies face legal reckoning over mental health harms to children
For years, social media companies have disputed allegations that they harm children’s mental health through the way they design their platforms, deliberately addicting kids and failing to protect them from sexual predators and dangerous content.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 64% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
