Overview

• New York City files a lawsuit against social media giants, accusing them of fueling a youth mental health crisis with addictive platform designs.
• Mayor Eric Adams emphasizes the need for the companies to be held financially responsible for the city's youth mental health programs, costing about $100 million annually.
• The lawsuit, joined by the city's Education Department and public hospital system, seeks monetary damages and changes to social media practices.
• Social media companies defend their platforms, highlighting efforts to ensure user safety and parental controls.
• The legal action follows a declaration of social media as a public health crisis by Mayor Adams, aiming to mitigate its impact on young people's mental health.