NYC Mayor Sues Social Media Giants Over Teen Mental Health Crisis

New York City has filed a lawsuit against the owners of TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and YouTube, alleging that these companies marketed their products to addict teens and contributed to the youth mental health crisis. The lawsuit accuses the companies of negligence, gross negligence, and public nuisance, seeking to hold them accountable for their impact on young people's mental health. The social media companies have denied the allegations, stating their efforts to safeguard teens and address these issues.