Snap, YouTube Settle School Social Media Lawsuit

YouTube and Snap Inc. have settled a significant lawsuit alleging their platforms contribute to student addiction and mental health crises, forcing schools into costly interventions. This agreement averts a trial that would have scrutinized the companies' roles in the negative impacts of social media on young users. The settlements aim to resolve claims that the tech giants failed to adequately protect minors from the harms associated with excessive platform use, a landmark case for the ongoing debate surrounding social media's influence on youth.