Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, along with other big tech giants, have come under fire for failing to install protective measures on their platforms that prevent children from coming into contact with inappropriate material. This past Wednesday, Zuckerberg and others were reprimanded in a congressiona.
The states argue that Meta encourages young people to spend excessive time on social media, despite knowing that teenage brains are particularly susceptible to seeking approval through likes from other users. The lawsuit also alleges that Meta has publicly denied the harm that its social media platforms can cause.
A new study has challenged the common belief that social media is linked to depression in children. A new study conducted by researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) has challenged the common belief that social media is linked to depression in children and young adults.