Meta settles first U.S. school district lawsuit over youth mental health
Meta has settled the first U.S. school district case to go to trial regarding alleged mental health costs attributed to social media platforms, according to Reuters. The Breathitt County School District in Kentucky had claimed that Meta's and other companies' platforms were designed to keep young users engaged, leading to anxiety, depression, and self-harm among students.
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