By Maria Dinzeo and Xu Yuan ( May 18, 2026, 20:21 GMT | Comment) -- This summer, for the first time, four social media companies were set to face a jury together over claims their intentionally addictive designs fueled a youth mental health crisis. Now, Meta Platforms will stand alone in defending itself against allegations its products disrupted classrooms, incited bullying and drove student distraction and anxiety, forcing schools in Breathitt County, Kentucky, to divert staff and resources to manage the fallout.This summer, for the first time, four social media companies were set to face a jury together over claims that their intentionally addictive designs fueled a youth mental health crisis....
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