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Tim Griffin: “For years, Meta represented that its platforms posed no risk to the mental health of young people, all while knowing…”

On the recordAugust 26, 2026
For years, Meta represented that its platforms posed no risk to the mental health of young people, all while knowing that its algorithms were designed to get kids hooked and to keep them online for as long as possible, with well-documented adverse mental health consequences.
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Tim Griffin
Arkansas

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Discussing Meta's responsibility in the settlement.

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