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Texas AG accuses Snap of addictive design, misleading parents on safety

By Maria Dinzeo ( February 11, 2026, 23:21 GMT | Insight) -- Texas is the latest state to sue Snap Inc., claiming it deceptively portrayed its messaging app as being safe for minors while subjecting them to graphic content and product features designed to encourage compulsive use.Texas sued Snapchat on Wednesday, accusing it of branding its messaging app Snapchat as a safe place for kids while subjecting them to widespread sexual and drug-related content and product features that drive addictive behavior....

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