3 key takeaways on the Seattle schools lawsuit against big tech

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Concerns about social media’s impact on children and teens have increased in recent years. Richard Drew/AP

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The impact of social media on kids is again under sharp scrutiny.

State and federal officials are investigating whether children and teens are more vulnerable to social media addiction and messaging that promotes dangerous habits such as self harm and disordered eating.

Now, schools are ringing alarm bells.

Seattle Public Schools on Friday filed a 91-page lawsuit against the companies behind TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and

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