
New York City has taken a massive legal step against some of the world's most powerful technology companies, accusing them of allegedly creating a youth mental health crisis through their addictive product design and irresponsible business practices.
The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Manhattan, targets Meta (which is the parent company of Facebook and Instagram), Alphabet (the parent of Google and YouTube), Snap (the maker of Snapchat), and ByteDance (which owns TikTok). The 327 page complaint marks one of the most aggressive municipal actions yet against social media giants.