Social Media News: Landmark social media lawsuits head to a trial that could put CEOs on the stand

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More than 1,600 plaintiffs accuse the owners of Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and Snap of knowingly designing addictive products harmful to young users’ mental health.
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Posted: 2026-01-27 03:24:27

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