Snap Reaches Settlement in Social Media Addiction Lawsuit

Snap Reaches Settlement in Social Media Addiction Lawsuit

Snap Settles Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Just Before Landmark Trial In a surprise move days before jury selection was set to begin, Snap has settled a high-profile lawsuit accusing the company of designing its platform to foster social media addiction—particularly among teens. The case, filed by a 19-year-old plaintiff identified as K.G.M., alleged that Snapchat’s algorithms and interface features contributed to serious mental health issues, including depression and self-harm. While financial terms remain undisclosed, the settlement marks a pivotal moment in the legal battle over tech’s role in youth well-being—and could set a precedent for similar cases against Meta, TikTok, and YouTube. Credit: KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP / Getty Images Why This Lawsuit Matters More Than You Think This isn’t just another corporate legal settlement. It’s part of a broader wave of litigation comparing social media giants to Big Tobacco—accusing them of knowingly hiding the psychological risks of their produ…