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Teen Lawsuit Against Big Tech Dropped | Charleston News
A teen from New Jersey dropped her lawsuit against Meta, Google, Snap, and TikTok—claiming these platforms were engineered to addict young users—just as her trial was set to begin. While TikTok’s portion was already settled, the case highlights a growing wave of lawsuits accusing big tech of intentionally designing social media to exploit kids’ mental health. Companies deny wrongdoing, pointing to safety features like teen accounts and “Take a Break” prompts—but critics argue those measures are inadequate. A former Meta engineer even testified that the company knew how to spot underage users…
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