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Meta Appeals Landmark Verdict on Social Media Addiction Impacting Youth

Meta has filed an appeal against a jury verdict that found the company liable for designing its platforms to foster social media addiction among young users. The case, which awarded $3 million in damages to a young woman, raises significant questions about the responsibility of tech companies for user mental health.

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