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Coverage dated February 14, 2024

TikTok, Facebook and YouTube sued by New York City for alleged harm to kids' mental health

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams said his administration filed a lawsuit against the parent companies of TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and YouTube.

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  1. FOX Business

    New York City sues Tiktok, Instagram and other social media apps for causing 'youth mental health crisis' (opens FOX Business)

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    The New York City government is filing a lawsuit against social media companies such as TikTok and YouTube for contributing to the ongoing "youth mental health crisis."

  2. NBC New York

    TikTok, Facebook and YouTube sued by New York City for alleged harm to kids' mental health (opens NBC New York)

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    New York City Mayor Eric Adams said his administration filed a lawsuit against the parent companies of TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and YouTube.

  3. The Guardian

    New York City sues TikTok, Instagram and YouTube for allegedly addicting kids (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Lawsuit accuses tech companies of creating ‘addictive and dangerous’ products targeting children

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