NewzA U.S. appeals court ruled on Monday that thousands of lawsuits against major social media companies, including Meta Platforms and ByteDance’s TikTok, may proceed. The litigation alleges that these platforms are designed to be addictive and have caused harm to young users. The court’s decision denies an appeal from the tech companies, which had sought to block the cases from moving forward. The legal action represents a significant challenge for social media firms as they face ongoing scrutiny regarding the impact of their platforms on youth mental health and user safety.
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Highlights tech companies' unsuccessful attempts to stop the litigation