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Landmark verdicts against social media companies in the USA

Bryant Furlow

The Lancet

Apr 13, 2026

Digital Wellness Lab founder Dr. Michael Rich comments on the complexity of youth interaction with social media and on the importance of young people contributing to the conversation about their experiences.

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