Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday filed a lawsuit against Snap, alleging Snapchat fails to protect teens from compulsive use. The action follows a similar suit against TikTok filed two weeks prior.
The lawsuit claims Snapchat employs design features that encourage excessive app usage among minors, including streaks and notifications that create habit-forming patterns. Sunday's office argues these mechanisms prioritize engagement over teen safety and well-being.
Snapchat's streak feature rewards consecutive days of messaging between users, incentivizing daily app returns. The complaint alleges the company knowingly designed these features to be addictive despite awareness of potential harms to adolescent mental health.
The Pennsylvania case mirrors legal actions taken by other states. California, New Mexico, and Texas have pursued similar litigation against major social media platforms, claiming they deploy manipulative tactics targeting youth audiences.
Snap has not yet responded to the allegations. The company previously stated it takes teen safety seriously and provides parental controls and privacy settings. The lawsuit seeks damages and injunctive relief to prevent further harm to Pennsylvania residents.
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