Four Ontario school boards have filed lawsuits against social media giants seeking $4.5 billion in damages, accusing them of negatively impacting students' education by rewiring their behavior and causing mental health issues.
Allegations include claims that social media companies manipulated brain neurochemistry, got students addicted to platforms like Facebook and Instagram, and caused learning and attention impairments in children.
These lawsuits pose significant legal challenges and may take years to resolve, involving multiple experts, documents, and substantial costs, with doubts about the claims' viability for bringing meaningful change.
The school boards argue that the use of 'unsafe and/or addictive products' by social media companies has interfered with the education process, leading to behavioral dysregulation, learning impairments, and attention issues among students.
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