Why 14 Canadian school boards are suing social media giants for $8B

Boards say Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok have harmed students’ mental health.

Fourteen Canadian school boards are suing four social media giants for CAN$8 billion , claiming the platforms damaged students’ health.

Four original school boards launched a lawsuit last March for $4.5 billion, and the number has now jumped to 12, along with two private schools, and the claimants are now seeking $8 billion in damages with separate but similar litigation. “Snapchat opens directly to a camera rather than a feed of content and has no traditional public likes or comments.”The spokesperson said Snapchat “feels good” because it helps close friends to “feel connected, happy and prepared as they face the many challenges of adolescence.”

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