On August 6, a New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $567 Million to address harms that their platforms have caused to children and teens,…
Category: Social Media Addiction
TikTok Settlement Reached in 3 Cases Ahead of Social Media Harm Trial
In August 2026, TikTok quietly settled 3 high-profile lawsuits alleging their platform is addictive and harmful to children. The TikTok settlements come on the heels…
Is Social Media Addictive? How Apps Can Impact Your Mental Health
Apps like Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, YouTube, and TikTok have been designed to keep users engaged, according to lawsuits. Features like infinite scrolling, personalized algorithms, and…
$375 Million New Mexico Meta Verdict Awarded for Child Safety Violations
On March 24, 2026, a New Mexico jury ordered Meta to pay $375 Million in damages, finding the company violated state consumer protection laws by…
