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Landmark trial puts social media addiction theory to the test

By Maria Dinzeo ( January 29, 2026, 20:57 GMT | Comment) -- The theory that tech giants intentionally targeted and manipulated young minds for profit will soon be put to the test, with the first in a series of trials set to begin next week in a downtown Los Angeles courtroom.For years, lawsuits against the major social media platforms have hit the same wall — a federal law that shields them from liability for what their users post. ...

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