Man sues TikTok, Reddit, YouTube and Meta for being “too addictive”

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A 24-year-old Montreal man is suing TikTok, YouTube, Reddit, Instagram, and Facebook, claiming they are "too addictive" and harm productivity and body image.

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The law firm Lambert Avocats argues that social media companies were negligent in designing apps that increase dopamine secretion and encourage addiction.

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The lawsuit highlights the widespread issue of social media addiction, noting that 52% of Canadian kids aged 7-11 use these platforms, affecting users' health and safety.

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The lawsuit joins similar Canadian cases, including one where Ontario school boards are suing social media companies for disrupting the education system, seeking $4.5 billion in damages.

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