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    3 key takeaways on the Seattle schools lawsuit against big tech

    Seattle Public Schools is suing Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat for exacerbating the mental health crisis among its students.
    by Mary Yang Jan 10, 2023 4 minutes

    The impact of social media on kids is again under sharp scrutiny.

    State and federal officials are investigating whether children and teens are more vulnerable to social media addiction and messaging that promotes dangerous habits such as self harm and disordered eating.

    Now, schools are ringing alarm bells.

    Seattle Public Schools on Friday filed a 91-page lawsuit against the companies behind TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and YouTube in a federal district court.

    The public school district alleges that students are being recommended harmful content online, exacerbating a mental health crisis, and social media companies are allowing it to happen.

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