New York City Sues TikTok, Facebook, YouTube In Their Home Turf Los Angeles Over Alleged Harm To Kids' Mental Health
Portfolio Pulse from Ananya Gairola
New York City has filed a lawsuit against ByteDance, Meta Platforms Inc. (META), Snap Inc. (SNAP), and Alphabet Inc. (GOOG, GOOGL), accusing them of causing mental health issues among young users by designing and marketing their platforms to addict them. The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles, alleges violations of city laws related to public nuisance and gross negligence. The companies defend their practices, highlighting efforts to create safe, age-appropriate experiences for teenagers.
February 15, 2024 | 4:15 am
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Alphabet Inc., Google's parent company, is sued by New York City for allegedly harming children's mental health through its YouTube platform.
The lawsuit against Alphabet could lead to negative public perception and potential regulatory actions, impacting investor confidence and Alphabet's stock price in the short term.
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Alphabet Inc.'s Class A shares, GOOGL, could be impacted by a lawsuit from NYC alleging YouTube causes mental health issues in children.
Similar to GOOG, the lawsuit against Alphabet's GOOGL shares could negatively affect the company's public image and lead to regulatory scrutiny, potentially impacting the stock price in the short term.
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New York City sues Meta Platforms Inc., alleging its social media platforms contribute to mental health issues among youth by promoting addictive behaviors.
The lawsuit could lead to negative public perception and potential regulatory scrutiny for Meta, impacting investor confidence and possibly the stock price in the short term.
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Snap Inc. faces a lawsuit from New York City, accused of causing mental health issues in youth through the design and marketing of Snapchat.
The lawsuit puts Snap under a negative spotlight, potentially affecting its stock price negatively due to concerns over future regulations and public image.
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