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TikTok settles three teen social media addiction lawsuits

Published Monday, August 3, 2026 · Updated August 4

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  • TikTok has agreed to settle three lawsuits brought by young people who accuse social media companies of designing their platforms to be addictive and harming their mental health.

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  • Channel News Asia

    TikTok has agreed to settle three lawsuits brought by young people who allege the platform caused them mental health issues due to its addictive design. The terms of the settlements are confidential, while similar lawsuits against other social media companies continue.

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