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NYC Sues Social Media Companies for Teen Mental Health Crisis

‘ATTRACT, CAPTURE’

“Over the past decade, we have seen just how addictive and overwhelming the online world can be," NYC Mayor Eric Adams said in a statement.

Edith Olmsted
Edith Olmsted 

Breaking News Intern

Mayor Eric Adams makes announcement on lawsuit against social media companies at City Hall. Adams' administration filed a lawsuit against the companies that own five major social media platforms: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and YouTube.
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Edith Olmsted

Edith Olmsted

Breaking News Intern

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