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Two tribal nations filed a lawsuit against Meta, Snap Inc., ByteDance, and Alphabet, accusing social media companies of contributing to high suicide rates among Native American youth.

The lawsuit, initiated by two tribal nations, targets major social media corporations—Meta (parent of Facebook and Instagram), Snap Inc. (Snapchat), ByteDance (TikTok), and Alphabet (YouTube and Google)—alleging their product designs lead to addictive behaviors that exacerbate suicide rates among Native youth. Accompanying research points to the disproportionate impact of social media on adolescents' mental health, especially among Native American communities facing higher suicide rates and mental health challenges. These allegations are part of a broader wave of legal action emphasizing the need for responsible social media usage and regulatory reform to protect young users.