"Anxiety. Depression. Withdrawal. Self-harm. These aren't just teenage phases - they're symptoms linked to social media addiction in children. Platforms knew this and kept targeting kids anyway."
"We're actively defending ourselves against these lawsuits and are removing ads that attempt to recruit plaintiffs for them. We will not allow trial lawyers to profit from our platforms while simultaneously claiming they are harmful."
Lawyers nationwide are actively searching for new plaintiffs to initiate class action lawsuits, potentially leading to significant financial outcomes. Ads promoting these lawsuits have been identified, particularly from large firms, and were primarily found on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. One ad highlighted the mental health issues linked to social media addiction in children. Meta is responding by removing these ads and defending against the lawsuits, citing terms of service that allow them to restrict content to mitigate legal risks.
Read at Axios
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