By Frederick Lane ~ 10 January 2023
This C4E Digest is 1,286 words, or approximately a 5-minute read.
⚖️ Above the Fold: Seattle Schools Sue Social Media Firms
This will be a case to watch: Seattle Public Schools filed a lawsuit last Friday against five social media firms: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Snapchat.
- The school district alleges that the firms "have created a public nuisance by targeting their products to children."
- The lawsuit lists a number of specific harms: "worsening mental health and behavioral disorders"; increased difficulty in educating students; and increased personnel and rising costs associated with treating mental health issues among students.
