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Meta lawsuit raises questions about social media's impact on young people

NPR | By Rhitu Chatterjee
Published August 21, 2026 at 2:44 AM MDT

A multistate lawsuit against Meta is putting a growing question in the spotlight: How does social media affect young people, and can its use become addictive?

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Rhitu Chatterjee
Rhitu Chatterjee is a health correspondent with NPR, with a focus on mental health.
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