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January 1, Social Media Giants Face Court Over Addiction Claims
Wyatt’s Take
- Big Tech is finally getting grilled in court for targeting kids.
- This lawsuit could force them to answer for the harm done to American families.
- States and parents are fighting back against online threats to our kids.
Three of the world’s biggest social media companies are set to defend themselves in court over claims they’re making children addicted to their apps. The case, beginning this week in California, is part of a bigger push with hundreds of similar lawsuits from families across America.
A 19-year-old woman claims social media platforms knowingly designed their apps to keep young people hooked. Features like autoplay and endless scrolling are said to make kids spend hours online and, in her case, it led to severe mental health problems.
Snapchat already settled with her, but Meta, TikTok, and YouTube will argue they’re not responsible for these issues. YouTube insists they’re focused on safety, saying,
“Providing young people with a safer, healthier experience has always been core to our work.”
On Instagram, new features like ‘Teen Accounts’ and content filters are supposed to keep kids safe. TikTok and YouTube both launched special versions of their platforms only for younger users.
The fight doesn’t stop in California. School districts are suing Big Tech in federal courts, arguing social media addiction disrupts education and community life. Some countries and states have started banning or restricting kids’ access to these platforms.
Families across Middle America are watching to see if these tech giants will be held accountable for putting profits over children.
Wyatt Matters
Stopping online addiction is about protecting the next generation. Our children deserve safe childhoods, not endless scrolling meant to line Silicon Valley’s pockets.
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Steve
January 28, 2026 at 6:45 am
Parents let kids have cell phones at way too young of an age anyway. Make the little bastards go outside and socialize and play like kids are supposed to do. Get their faces OUT of the f**kin screens.
Carol
January 28, 2026 at 8:43 am
I agree they should be outside playing, but why call them “littLe bastards.”
Pat
January 28, 2026 at 8:33 am
I totally agree with at least banning phones in achool. Utah trying but parents are fighting against it. Parents are mostly to blame but we had a grandson take his life and his good friend because of social media. TikTok was actually posting videos on how to ‘kill’ yourself. There was a big story about it in Utah
ST
January 28, 2026 at 8:35 am
I think this is a stretch parents need to monitor their kids time on line, what’s next suing toy companies because kids are addicted to playing with toys
Nancy
January 28, 2026 at 10:54 am
Platforms need to be held accountable. Parents are in charge, of course, but the design of these social media platforms are identifiably addictive. Even for adults! Yet they target children and teens whose prefrontal decision making lobe of the brain are not even yet fully formed. Sounds like marketing for profit to me.
Kelly
January 28, 2026 at 11:38 am
I’m 67 years old and was addicted to Facebook. I spent way too much time on it. It’s a time waster. Also, back when Trump and Biden were running against each other there was so much hatred being posted, especially if you were a Trump supporter you didn’t dare to speak your mind. My husband used to say that FB was evil, and I think he was right. I completely deleted FB and Instagram 5 years ago. It is very freeing and I challenge everyone to do the same.
David
January 28, 2026 at 12:40 pm
If they took all of these social media giants and put them in the trash to never be seen again this world would be a better place to live in. The same goes for the cell phones. I could write a book or two or even three on the trash that is being put into the minds of children and grown ups alike and hardly a word to the good comes from any of them.
CPO Bill
January 28, 2026 at 3:41 pm
My grandson won’t take dump without that stupid phone!
Dale Netherton
January 28, 2026 at 4:27 pm
Read my essay, “ it’s not addiction, it’s choice” in
My book Thoughts and Commentary”. This along with a presentation I have given will put to rest this issue of addiction.
Packard
January 29, 2026 at 12:22 pm
I have said for 25 years that cell phones and computers will be the death of this country and world.And now that statement is being proven.Too damned many people on their phones at work,been that way for years,and not doing their jobs,and when you need them,they have to get off their phones before they can do anything.