Maryland Public School Sues Social Media Companies for Sparking Mental Health Crisis

Maryland Public School Sues Social Media Companies for Sparking Mental Health Crisis
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A Maryland public school board said it is filing a legal claim against Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube, for negatively affecting the mental health of young students.

Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) filed a nearly 200-page lawsuit against the social media companies for allegedly targeting children with apps that were designed to be addictive, reported Fox Business.

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