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Teen Lawsuit Against Big Tech Drops | Salt Lake City News
A teen from New Jersey just dropped a lawsuit against Meta, Google, Snap, and TikTok—accusing them of intentionally designing apps to hook young users and worsen mental health. Though the case was set for trial in October, it’s now off the table, but the broader debate rages on. Critics say platforms are engineered for endless scrolling, while companies defend themselves with teen safety tools and age-restriction features. Even former Meta engineers admit the company knew how to spot underage users but didn’t act—and question whether “Take a Break” prompts are truly helpful—or just…
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