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Dozens of states sue Meta claiming social media addiction harms children’s mental health

More than 40 states and the District of Columbia have sued Meta, accusing the tech giant of building addictive features into its popular social media platforms that contribute to a youth mental health crisis. The states say Meta uses “powerful and unprecedented technologies” to engage young people. Stephanie Sy discussed the lawsuits with Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser.

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