TikTok Settles With Florida Teen As Social Media Addiction Trial Looms

TikTok has agreed to a settlement with a 15-year-old Florida student who sued over claims that addictive features like infinite scroll and autoplay harmed his mental health. YouTube also settled, leaving Meta and Snap to face a jury in Los Angeles this July. This lawsuit follows a bellwether case that resulted in a $6 million verdict against Meta and YouTube for negligent platform design. Plaintiffs’ lawyers say the upcoming trial will offer unique insights into how social media addiction affects male minors and may shape future debates on platform safety.

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