Social media companies deliberately construct their programming to increase user interaction with algorithms that promote addiction. These companies understand the effects of the overuse of social media and may even know that addicted users suffer harm like sleep deprivation, anxiety, and depression.
Social media companies should have safeguards in place for minor users, such as restricting engagement time and having parental controls to report the minor’s screen time to a designated guardian. But these companies have not provided adequate warnings about the risks of social media overuse and known dangers on their sites.