In a landmark move, four Canadian school boards have filed a lawsuit against major social media platforms, seeking damages of $4.55 billion. The lawsuits allege that the addictive nature of platforms such as Instagram and TikTok has fundamentally ‘rewired’ the way young people think and behave, causing massive strains on educators.
The legal action mirrors similar lawsuits previously lodged in the United States, intensifying global scrutiny on the potential impact of these digital platforms on the mental health and development of young users.
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