Meta and Snap face US trial over social media addiction claims

• Meta and Snap are facing a major US legal test over youth social media addiction claims.
• Thousands of lawsuits have been filed in recent years across the country.
• The trial will examine the potential harms of social media on young users.
• The outcome could have significant implications for the social media industry.
• The case is part of a broader legal challenge to social media companies over their impact on youth mental health.