Mark Zuckerberg Granted Dismissal of Lawsuits on Kids’ Online Addiction

Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, has been granted a request to dismiss lawsuits related to kids' online addiction. The decision, made by a U.S. District Judge, comes amidst ongoing concerns about the impact of social media platforms on young users.

The ruling specifically exempts Mark Zuckerberg from personal liability in cases alleging that Meta's platforms, particularly Facebook and Instagram, contribute to social media addiction among children and adolescents. While Zuckerberg is relieved from individual responsibility, the lawsuits against Meta as a corporate entity remain active.

The lawsuits against Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, allege that these. . .