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TECHNOLOGY • UNITED STATES

Jury selection begins in Meta and Snap teen social media lawsuit

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Jury selection began in Los Angeles for a lawsuit alleging that features on Meta and Snap platforms encouraged compulsive use and harmed teenagers’ mental health. The claims have not been decided in court.

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Why it matters

The case could affect the companies and may inform how similar claims about social media and young users are handled. The reports do not establish a legal finding or a change to the platforms.