Meta, other tech companies denied appeal over addiction lawsuits

Meta, other tech companies denied appeal over addiction lawsuits



Meta, other tech companies denied appeal over addiction lawsuits

A U.S. Appeals Court said Monday that thousands of lawsuits targeting Meta Platforms, ByteDance’s TikTok and other social media outlets can proceed.

The big picture: The lawsuits argue that the platforms are addictive and harmful to young people, and have prompted several tech companies to attempt to stamp them out in a years-long process.


Editor’s note: This is a breaking news story and will be updated.

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