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October 15, 2024
Federal judge ruled that Meta, Facebook's parent company, must face U.S. state lawsuits accusing it of contributing to teen mental health issues by making Facebook and Instagram addictive
October 15, 2024
Lawmakers have proposed restrictions, but some scientists say it is hard to tell if they will help
October 8, 2024
Fourteen states sue TikTok, accusing it of addicting youth and harming mental health through addictive features, risky challenges, and sleep-disrupting notifications.

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