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The New Big Tobacco? Why Social Media is Finally on Trial
Is this the moment the world finally holds Big Tech accountable? A landmark lawsuit has officially begun, alleging that social media giants intentionally designed their platforms to addict children, leading to a mental health crisis affecting millions.
In this breaking update, we analyze the massive legal battle unfolding right now:
The Split: Why TikTok and Snapchat quietly paid undisclosed settlements to avoid court , while Meta (Facebook/Instagram) and YouTube are choosing to fight .
The Allegations: How features like "doomscrolling" and constant notifications are being compared to the…
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