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Social Media Addiction Legal Settlements: Snap, YouTube, and TikTok Reach Agreement

Snap, YouTube, and TikTok have settled lawsuits alleging their addictive algorithms caused mental health crises in students and disrupted public schools, marking a historic legal turning point for platform liability.

Jessy·May 17, 2026·2 min read

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Meta and YouTube Found Negligent in Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial

A U.S. jury has found Meta and YouTube negligent in a landmark social media addiction trial, awarding $6 million in damages. The verdict sets a major precedent for future litigation regarding addictive platform design.

Jessy·Mar 27, 2026·2 min read