Four of Ontario’s largest school boards are taking legal action against the parent companies of Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok, alleging these social media platforms disrupt student learning and contribute to mental health issues.
The Toronto District School Board, Peel District School Board, Toronto Catholic District School Board, and Ottawa-Carleton District School Board filed cases in Ontario’s Superior Court, seeking over $4 billion in damages. They claim the platforms’ designs promote compulsive use, impacting students’ attention and learning, and causing schools to allocate substantial resources for dealing with these issues.
The lawsuit aims to hold these companies accountable and secure resources for addressing these educational challenges.
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