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"NYC Mayor Files Lawsuit Against Social Media Giants Over Youth Mental Health Impact"

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and city officials announced a lawsuit against TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and YouTube, holding them accountable for their platforms' damaging influence on youth mental health. The lawsuit alleges intentional design to manipulate and addict children and teens, leading to a public health crisis. The city also released a social media action plan to address the harms caused by these platforms and is seeking to recover the costs of addressing the public health threat. The lawsuit is part of a larger effort to protect the mental health of children and young people, with the city spending over $100 million on youth mental health programs annually.