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Appeals Court Clears Path for 3,000-Plus Social Media Addiction Lawsuits Against Tech Giants

Thousands of lawsuits accusing social media companies of deliberately designing platforms to keep young users hooked are moving forward after a major federal appeals court decision.

Appeals Court Clears Path for 3,000-Plus Social Media Addiction Lawsuits Against Tech Giants

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