Bay Area family supports lawsuit accusing social media apps of being addictive, harmful [CBS News]
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"If you ask anyone to describe 'Owl', the first word they would say is kind. She was kind," said Hinks. 'Owl' was Alexandra Hinks' nickname. She was 16 years old when she took her own life on Aug. 7, 2024. "She was so energetic and vivacious and full of life, and then social media led her down a really dark path," said Hinks. Victoria and her husband, Paul, say Alexandra quickly became addicted to TikTok, Snapchat, and other social media platforms. They applied and monitored parental controls, but believe those safety measures touted by social media companies are ineffective. "They are addicted to the content, and they will find a way around it," said Paul Hinks. That's why Paul and Victoria are attending a first-of-its-kind trial in Los Angeles to show solidarity against social media companies.Families who say social media played a role in their children's mental health crises are demanding accountability. It's the first time Meta and YouTube, accused of creating algorit
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