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Snap has settled a lawsuit accusing the platform of addicting users and causing mental health issues just days before a scheduled trial in Los Angeles. The suit, brought by a 19-year-old plaintiff, alleged Snap designed features like infinite scroll and algorithms that trap users.
While terms of the Snap settlement are confidential, similar cases against Meta, TikTok, and YouTube remain active and are set to proceed. Drawing parallels to Big Tobacco, plaintiffs allege these companies concealed harms. If plaintiffs prevail in remaining suits, experts predict multibillion-dollar settlements and potential product redesigns.
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