"K.G.M. claims that the way social media platforms' algorithms, autoplays, and other features work led her to become addicted, depressed, and develop body dysmorphia."
"According to the National Library of Medicine, social media has become an addiction for many users, particularly teenagers, leading to low self-esteem and mental health problems."
"Leaked internal Meta documents revealed the company's own research into Instagram's effects on teens' body image and mental health, comparing its platforms to drugs and gambling."
"A Meta spokesperson stated that K.G.M. already had struggles at home and with bullies with or without social media use."
A 20-year-old woman, K.G.M., testified in court about her addiction to social media, starting with YouTube at age six and Instagram at nine. She attributes her addiction, depression, and body dysmorphia to the design and algorithms of social media platforms. Her case is part of a larger lawsuit involving 1,600 plaintiffs, using a new legal strategy that challenges the protections of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. TikTok and Snapchat have settled, while Meta and Google remain defendants.
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