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Los Angeles Times on MSN: L.A. social media addiction verdict set to unleash more lawsuits — and force changes Civil juries in Los Angeles County and Santa Fe, N.M., recently found that social media companies were responsible for harms their products caused to children. The bellwether cases could now open the floodgates for a deluge of similar lawsuits.

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L.A. social media addiction verdict set to unleash more lawsuits — and force changes LocalNews8.com: New Idaho Law mandates parental consent and age verification for social media A new law intends to regulate and limit social media use for Idaho minors, but critics warn the state could be walking into a lawsuit. On April 2nd, Governor Brad Little officially signed House Bill 542, New Idaho Law mandates parental consent and age verification for social media Boston Herald: Massachusetts House passes youth social media ban over privacy, big tech concerns Massachusetts House passes youth social media ban over privacy, big tech concerns CNN: 1 down, 1000s to go: A landmark verdict could reshape social media A first-of-its-kind decision marked a crucial moment of accountability for social media companies. It’s just the beginning.