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US Teen Drops Meta Lawsuit on Social Media Addiction
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A 15-year-old boy dropped his lawsuit against Meta, Google's YouTube, Snap Inc's Snapchat, and ByteDance's TikTok, claiming they contributed to his depression and anxiety.
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US Teen Drops Meta Lawsuit on Social Media Addiction
A Florida teen, known as RKC, dropped his lawsuit against Meta, Google's YouTube, Snap Inc's Snapchat, and ByteDance's TikTok, just days before the trial was set to start in Los Angeles. The lawsuit claimed the companies' platforms contributed to his depression and anxiety. RKC's attorneys announced the decision on Wednesday.
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