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Meta Platforms Inc., Google, TikTok, and Snap are facing lawsuits from school districts claiming their 'addictive' apps contribute to a mental health crisis among students. A recent ruling by US District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers allows the lawsuits to proceed, rejecting many dismissal requests but limiting the scope of some allegations. The ruling highlights the plaintiffs' claims that these companies intentionally designed their platforms to encourage compulsive use among youth, drawing parallels to harmful products like cigarettes. The companies have denied wrongdoing and asserted their commitment to user safety.
Source: YAHOO