Meta settled the latest set of claims about how its design affected a teen’s mental health, the parties confirm. YouTube and TikTok previously settled, leaving Snap the last defendant standing. Meta spokesperson Liza Crenshaw says settlements like this are common in this process. There’s plenty more left to be tried. [Link: Meta Settles Social Media Addiction Case, Avoiding Trial | https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/30/business/meta-settlement-child-addiction-suit.html | The New York Times]
Social media on trial: tech giants face lawsuits over addiction, safety, and mental health
Meta settled the latest set of claims about how its design affected a teen’s mental health, the parties confirm. YouTube and TikTok previously settled, leaving Snap the last defendant standing. Meta spokesperson Liza Crenshaw says settlements like this are common in this process. There’s plenty more left to be tried .
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