U.S. states sue tech company over social media dangers for children. Several dozen US states have sued the US tech company because of the increased risk of addiction to its social networks such as Facebook or Instagram. The company said it has made efforts to make social media apps safe for teens. The use of the platforms interferes with learning behavior and sleep – and the services promote problems such as eating disorders, the plaintiff states also claim. The lawsuit calls for a number of remedies, including significant civil penalties.