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TikTok Reaches Settlement in Child Addiction Case, Trial Avoided

Post by : Badri Ariffin

TikTok has finalized a settlement in a significant lawsuit claiming that the app was intentionally designed to create addictive behaviors in children, adversely affecting their mental health. This resolution was announced just prior to a scheduled trial in Los Angeles, according to the plaintiff's legal representatives.

Details regarding the financial aspects of the settlement remain undisclosed. So far, TikTok has not provided an official statement on this agreement, as reported by the Associated Press.

This lawsuit is part of a larger legal confrontation involving major social media platforms, including Meta’s Instagram and Google’s YouTube. The claims suggest that these platforms incorporate features meant to prolong engagement among young users, contributing to addiction and associated psychological issues.

In related news, Snap Inc., the parent company of Snapchat, also settled in connection with this case last week. Meanwhile, upcoming trials for Meta and YouTube on similar charges remain on schedule.

This case highlights the ongoing discourse concerning the effects of social media on the mental well-being and safety of children online.

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