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Meta Platforms Inc. and other social media companies have successfully had novel claims dismissed in lawsuits brought by school districts seeking to recover costs for addressing the negative impacts of students’ social media use, with a California state judge ruling in favor of the companies. The districts alleged that social media platforms are addictive and dangerous for youths, engineered to be addictive, but the judge asserted that holding companies liable for emotional harm could lead to limitless liability. The cases are among hundreds claiming social media's negative effects on education and society, with judges also overseeing separate personal injury suits against the companies.
Source: YAHOO