Bill Would Allow Parents To Sue Social Media Companies

(San Diego, CA) — A new bill is being proposed which would allow parents to sue big tech companies for getting their kids addicted to social media. The bill just cleared the State Senate Judiciary Committee and has bi-partisan support. The University of San Diego’s Children’s Advocacy Institute is sponsoring AB 2408 and says research shows excessive social media use in teens and tweens has led to increases in anxiety, depression and even suicide. Instagram parent-company Meta says it disagrees, citing its own data showing the majority of teens using the app feel better about themselves. Some parents support the move while others say parents just need to do a better job of making sure their kids don’t get too wrapped up in the social media drama.