Teenager drops social media addiction lawsuit against Meta

A 15-year-old boy, identified as RKC, has dropped his lawsuit against Meta regarding social media addiction just days before the trial in Los Angeles. The case alleged that Meta's platforms contributed to his anxiety and depression. This withdrawal follows a series of high-stakes lawsuits against companies including Google's YouTube, Snap Inc's Snapchat, and ByteDance's TikTok for designing addictive products. The decision marks a victory for Meta after previous landmark losses regarding similar claims.