Dr. Vivek Murthy

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Timeline

  1. MDL Bellwether Trials

    Key cases in the multi-district litigation proceed to trial to determine liability and damages.

  2. Florida Age-Gating Law

    Governor DeSantis signs one of the nation's strictest bans on social media for children under 14.

  3. Surgeon General Advisory

    Dr. Vivek Murthy issues a formal warning regarding social media and youth mental health.

  4. Facebook Papers Leak

    Whistleblower Frances Haugen reveals internal research on Instagram's negative impact on teen girls.

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Health Policy Bearish

Social Media Giants Face Legal Reckoning Over Youth Mental Health Harms

Major social media platforms are confronting a massive wave of litigation alleging that intentional product design choices have fueled a systemic youth mental health crisis. As courts weigh 'product defect' theories against Section 230 protections, the industry faces a potential multi-billion dollar liability shift and mandatory algorithmic restructuring.

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