tech
January 27, 2026
TikTok to settle as social media addiction trial involving Meta, YouTube moves forward
TikTok has agreed to settle with a plaintiff and will no longer be part of a high-profile social media trial kicking off on Tuesday.
TL;DR
- TikTok has settled with a plaintiff and is no longer part of a trial in Los Angeles Superior Court.
- Meta and Alphabet's YouTube will proceed to trial on Tuesday.
- The trial alleges that social media app designs harmed the mental well-being of teenagers and young adults, leading to addiction.
- Snap, parent company of Snapchat, also settled and is no longer part of the trial.
- Meta faces another trial in New Mexico regarding the alleged exploitation of children by online predators.
- A federal trial later this year will involve TikTok, Meta, YouTube, and Snap, focusing on allegations of unhealthy and addictive behaviors in teens and children due to app design.
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