Seattle Public Schools Files Lawsuit Against Tech Giants Over Social Media's Negative Impact on Students

 Seattle Public Schools announced today that it has filed a lawsuit against tech giants, including Facebook, Twitter, and Google, alleging that their social media platforms have caused significant harm to students.

According to the lawsuit, the tech companies have "profited significantly" from the use of their platforms by minors, even as they have failed to address the negative impacts that social media can have on young people. The suit cites a number of studies linking social media use to mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem, as well as a rise in cyberbullying and other forms of online harassment.

Seattle Public Schools is seeking an injunction requiring the tech companies to implement stronger protections for minors on their platforms, as well as monetary damages to cover the costs of addressing the impact of social media on its students.

"The evidence is clear that social media is having a harmful effect on our young people, and these companies have a responsibility to do something about it," said Superintendent Denise Juneau in a statement. "We are taking this action because we believe it is the right thing to do for the well-being of our students and the wider community."

Representatives from the tech companies named in the lawsuit have not yet commented on the case.