Snap settles teen addiction trial
Snap Inc. has settled with two teenagers who alleged Snapchat was intentionally designed to be addictive, leading to mental health issues and eating disorders.
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Snapchat parent company Snap Inc. has reached a settlement in the middle of a trial over claims brought by two teenagers regarding the platform's health impacts, attorneys for the plaintiffs announced on Monday.[1][2]
The lawsuit alleged that the company deliberately designed the social media platform to be addictive. According to the plaintiffs, this design contributed to their struggles with depression, anxiety, and eating disorders.[1][2]
