Zuckerberg Cleared of Liability in Social Media Harm Lawsuits
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A federal judge ruled that Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg is not personally liable in 25 lawsuits accusing the company of addicting children to social media. The judge found insufficient evidence to hold Zuckerberg accountable for allegedly concealing mental health risks associated with Facebook and Instagram. The lawsuits are part of a larger wave of litigation against major tech companies, including Google, TikTok, and Snapchat, over social media addiction and its impact on children's mental health.
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