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Meta settles school district lawsuit claiming addictive design harmed students' mental health
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Meta has reached a settlement with the Breathitt County School District in Kentucky over claims that its platform designs were addictive and negatively impacted students’ mental health. This settlement marks the first of potentially 1,200 similar lawsuits filed against Meta, Snap, TikTok, and YouTube by school districts alleging harm to students’ well-being. The case highlights growing concerns about the impact of social media on young people’s mental health and the responsibility of tech companies.
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