_WHAT’S HAPPENING_
A wave of lawsuits targeting America's largest social media companies is making its way through courtrooms across the country, with plaintiffs alleging that platforms like Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and Snapchat have deliberately designed addictive features that harm children.
The case centers on a 19-year-old plaintiff identified as "KGM," who claims social media addiction exacerbated her depression and suicidal thoughts. TikTok and Snap settled for undisclosed sums before the trial started, leaving Meta and Google's YouTube to face a jury.
Insider Analysis Locked
Every daily article includes insider analysis you won’t find anywhere else—sharp, uncensored, and ahead of the curve.
See insights for this story
