Ontario school boards sue social-media giants for hooking kids on 'addictive' platforms

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Lawsuits accuse companies behind Facebook, Instagram, SnapChat and TikTok of using ‘exploitative business practices’ to maximize profits at expense of students’ mental health

TORONTO — Four of Ontario's largest school boards are suing the parent companies of Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok alleging the social media platforms are disrupting student learning.

They claim students are experiencing an attention, learning, and mental health crisis because of prolific and compulsive use of social media products.

 

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