Tech Firms to Face Thousands of Lawsuits Over Social Media Addiction After Appeals Court Ruling

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11 August 2026 at 4:16 pm

Tech Firms to Face Thousands of Lawsuits Over Social Media Addiction After Appeals Court Ruling

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Major social media companies, including Meta, TikTok, Google, and Snap, are facing thousands of lawsuits alleging their platforms are deliberately addictive to young users, following a ruling by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals allowing the cases to proceed. The lawsuits claim addictive algorithms and lack of safeguards contribute to youth mental health issues, with previous trials resulting in significant awards against Meta and Google.

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