Are Social Media Companies Liable When Their Platforms Harm Children?
Rising Tide of State Lawsuits Over Addiction, Privacy & Sextortion In October 2024, attorneys general from multiple states filed high‑profile lawsuits against major platforms like TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube, alleging that these companies designed features that enable addiction, expose minors to sextortion, and violate children’s privacy rights. These legal actions