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Snap settles social media addiction lawsuit, averting trial
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Snap joins Alphabet, Meta and TikTok in resolving allegations that its social media platform was designed to encourage addictive behavior.
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Compiled from 3 independent publishers CBS News · TechCrunch · The Hill
CBS News emphasises “Snap settles social media addiction lawsuit, averting trial”; TechCrunch leads with “Snap settles lawsuit accusing platform of fueling teen depression and eating disorders”.

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- Headline updated
Snap joins Alphabet, Meta and TikTok in resolving allegations that its social media platform was designed to encourage addictive behavior.
2 sources at this update - Headline updated
New reporting from The Hill: Snap settles social media addiction case, ending bellwether trial.
1 source at this update