Snapchat Settles Lawsuit Alleging Platform Designed to Be Addictive

Snapchat Settles Lawsuit Alleging Platform Designed to Be Addictive

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Snap Inc., the parent company of Snapchat, has reached a settlement in a lawsuit brought by two teenagers. The plaintiffs alleged that Snapchat was intentionally designed to be addictive, contributing to their mental health issues including depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. This settlement comes amid growing scrutiny of social media platforms' impact on youth mental health.

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