Meta lawsuit raises questions about social media's impact on young people

NPR | By Rhitu Chatterjee

Published August 21, 2026 at 4:44 AM EDT

A multistate lawsuit against Meta is putting a growing question in the spotlight: How does social media affect young people, and can its use become addictive?

Rhitu Chatterjee

Rhitu Chatterjee is a health correspondent with NPR, with a focus on mental health.

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