( June 9, 2026, 05:03 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Snapchat is facing legal action over its addictive design, targeted advertisement and harmful content, especially when aimed at minors. The Foundation for Market Information Research, known as SOMI, said on Tuesday it filed a mass lawsuit in The Netherlands, alleging breaches of the EU’s online safety, AI and data protection regulations, and that it submitted a formal warning letter to the platform in France.Statement attached....
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