Why parents are suing social media
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Product's Liability Claim Against Social Media Apps
A product's liability claim is being brought against social media companies, applying the legal concept of holding manufacturers responsible for defective products to the addictive algorithms of these apps. Evidence from company documents shows that these companies were aware of the addictive nature of their platforms. The goal is to ensure that the next generation is as engaged with the apps as the current one by targeting children and establishing addictive habits early on.
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