Arkansas sues YouTube and Alphabet, claiming addictive design contributes to youth mental health crisis.

Arkansas has sued YouTube and Alphabet, claiming the platform's design is intentionally addictive and contributes to a mental health crisis among youth. The lawsuit alleges violations of deceptive trade practices and public nuisance laws, asserting that YouTube's algorithms promote harmful content and increase demand for mental health services. The state seeks funding for prevention and treatment programs. YouTube has denied the allegations, asserting its commitment to user safety.

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