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4 In 10 American Teens Are Almost Constantly Online
4 In 10 American Teens Are Almost Constantly Online
A U.S. jury recently found Meta and YouTube liable in a landmark social media addiction trial, marking a major legal setback for the tech giants.
According to the BBC, jurors concluded that the platforms were deliberately designed to be addictive and contributed to harm experienced by a young user.
The ruling could open the door to further lawsuits and increased regulatory scrutiny of social media companies.
This debate over the impact of social platforms is closely tied to the extent to which young people use them.
As Statista's...
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Image source: Soar
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