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Snapchat faces first trial over youth addiction in Los Angeles

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Snapchat faces first trial over youth addiction in Los Angeles

Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, must answer before a jury in Los Angeles to allegations that its platform contributed to addiction and mental health problems among teenagers. Jury selection begins on 28 October, ahead of proceedings scheduled from 4 November to mid-December, Defimedia reports.

Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, is appearing before a jury in Los Angeles for the first time in a case concerning young people’s addiction to social media. Jury selection begins on Wednesday 28 October, and proceedings are due to start on 4 November, according to Agence France-Presse.

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