"NYC Mayor Sues Social Media Giants Over Youth Mental Health Impact"

New York City is suing Meta, TikTok, Snap, and Google, alleging that their platforms are designed to addict children and contribute to a youth mental health crisis. The lawsuit accuses the companies of public nuisance and negligence, adding to a wave of litigation from state and local governments targeting tech platforms for allegedly harmful features. NYC Mayor Eric Adams released a "social media action plan" alongside the lawsuit, aiming to hold tech platforms accountable for harms to children's mental health, educate families on safer use, and research social media's impact on youth. The tech platforms named in the suit have defended themselves, stating that they already take steps to ensure young users are safe and supported on their services.