Meta is being sued over claims their apps harm kids’ mental health. KN contributor Arjun Ram explains how adults are limiting social media use for kids.
Watch our video about adults blocking social media for kids, which was originally published on Oct. 18, 2021, above. Every week, CBC Kids News takes a deep dive into a topic that’s been making headlines. This week we dug into the KN archives to highlight a topic that’s still in the news. Click the video above or below for this week’s KN Explains.That’s the question at the heart of a lawsuit filed last week in the U.S.
On Oct 24, 33 U.S. states announced they are suing Meta Platforms Inc. for harming young people’s mental health. The lawsuit claims the company knowingly designed features on Instagram and Facebook that cause children to be addicted to its platforms.“Research has shown that young people’s use of Meta's social media platforms is associated with depression, anxiety, insomnia, interference with education and daily life, and many other negative outcomes,” the complaint said.The lawsuit also claims that Meta collects data on children under 13 without their parent’s consent, which is against U.S.
Have more questions? Want to tell us how we're doing? Use the “send us feedback” link below. ⬇️⬇️⬇️Arjun Ram is a Grade 12 French immersion student from Hamilton, Ontario. Arjun enjoys music and math and covering important developments in the world, especially in politics and professional sports. He hopes to one day work as a news anchor for CBC.
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