Boston suing Meta and other social media companies over features for students
The city of Boston is suing Meta and other social media companies, alleging their platforms are designed with addictive features that harm students' mental health and disrupt the educational environment.
Background
Boston is suing Meta (Facebook/Instagram), Snapchat (Snap Inc.), TikTok (ByteDance), and YouTube (Google) under state public-nuisance law, alleging their platforms are designed with addictive features that harm the mental health of young students in Boston public schools. The city seeks damages and changes to platform design, not just monetary compensation.