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States accused the parent company of Facebook and Instagram of failing to protect teen users. Michigan initially dropped out of the lawsuit, but is still set to receive funds, if a judge approves the settlement.

Four states are suing the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, alleging that the platforms were designed to hook kids and that Meta hid the mental health risks.

Social media companies are facing a wave of lawsuits that claim the companies harm young users. Michigan was originally involved in a lawsuit that’s headed to court this week, but the Attorney General’s office quietly withdrew after facing a request for records from Meta.

The bill package would stop kids from using social media without parental consent, ban targeted advertising directed at kids, and create new restrictions on AI chatbots available to children.

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All seven members of the AAPS Board of Education voted to approve a resolution to join the lawsuit at the board's February 4 meeting.

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A trial kicking off in a Los Angeles courtroom marks the first time a jury will hear claims that social media companies knowingly hook young users and cause harm.

This week, state Senate Democrats introduced a package of bills (SB 757-760) called Kids Over Clicks. Among other things, the bills would aim to ensure AI chatbots are inaccessible to children.