Meta Settles First U.S. Case Over School Costs Linked to Youth Mental Health
Meta Platforms has settled the first case in a series of lawsuits brought by school districts alleging that social media platforms contribute to youth mental health issues, with Breathitt County School District in Kentucky being the lead plaintiff. The settlement resolves this particular lawsuit and follows earlier settlements involving YouTube (Alphabet), Snap, and TikTok.
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