Snap Inc. entered into a settlement agreement in the case of teenagers' "addiction" to the social network Snapchat, reports NBS News. In the past, the plaintiffs reached an agreement with Meta*, TikTok and YouTube. Lawsuits against Snap Inc. Submitted by two teenagers who cited depression, self-harm and eating disorders as a result of social media. Among the "addictive" mechanisms the plaintiffs complained about were endless scrolling, auto-play video, notifications and continuous multi-chat. A representative of Snap Inc. said it has implemented safeguards, educational materials and safety tools for young users. * - The company's activities are recognized as extreme and banned in the Russian Federation. More news from IZ RU in Max.

Snap Inc. entered into a settlement agreement in the case of teenagers' "addiction" to the social network Snapchat, reports NBS News. In the past, the plaintiffs reached an agreement with Meta*, TikTok and YouTube. Lawsuits against Snap Inc. Submitted by two teenagers who cited depression, self-harm and eating disorders as a result of social media. Among the "addictive" mechanisms the plaintiffs complained about were endless scrolling, auto-play video, notifications and continuous multi-chat. A representative of Snap Inc. said it has implemented safeguards, educational materials and safety tools for young users. * - The company's activities are recognized as extreme and banned in the Russian Federation. More news from IZ RU in Max.