The Long Shadow of Social Media's Dark Design The latest development in the ongoing saga of social media companies being sued for allegedly designing their platforms to be addictive to minors is a stark reminder that these behemoths are still grappling with the consequences of their actions.
A report from Reuters revealed that San Francisco's 9th U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals has denied the appeal of Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, and Google, allowing thousands of lawsuits to proceed against them.
At issue is whether social media companies can be held liable for knowingly designing products that are detrimental to minors' mental health.