Social media companies sued over deaths of four teens as pressure, lawsuits over child safety mount
Parents of four teenagers who died by suicide are suing major social media companies, claiming the platforms played a role in the deaths. The lawsuits are part of a broader wave of legal action focused on how these companies handle child safety. The cases reflect growing concern about social media's effects on young people.
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