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Meta settles social media addiction lawsuit, Snap remains sole defendant

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Meta has settled another lawsuit alleging social media addiction, avoiding a trial that was scheduled to begin next month. The lawsuit, filed by an 18-year-old woman, claimed she experienced self-harm and academic difficulties due to excessive social media use. Meta's settlement means Snap is now the sole defendant in this particular case, though Meta and YouTube previously paid $6 million in damages in a separate, similar trial. AI

IMPACT This settlement highlights ongoing legal scrutiny of social media platforms regarding user addiction and safety, potentially influencing future platform design and regulation.

RANK_REASON Settlement of a lawsuit against a tech company, not a core AI release or significant industry event.

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Meta settles social media addiction lawsuit, Snap remains sole defendant

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Karissa Bell) ·

    Meta settles another social media addiction case just before trial

    Snap is now the only defendant in the case.

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