US Supreme Court Rejects Meta's Bid to Dismiss Social Media Addiction Lawsuit

On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a request by Meta Platforms to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the Attorney General of Vermont, which accuses the company of designing the Instagram app in a manner that fosters addiction among young users. This decision comes amidst mounting legal risks facing major technology companies regarding the safety of children and adolescents.The justices re…