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The families of two boys who died by suicide are suing Meta, alleging that the company ignored the dangers of 'sextortion' scams on Instagram, which they claim contributed to their sons' deaths. This lawsuit is the first of its kind in the UK, with the parents of a 16-year-old victim accusing Meta of prioritizing profits over the safety of young users, according to the parents’ statements.

The legal actions underscore growing concerns about the impact of social media platforms on youth mental health and the responsibilities of tech companies in safeguarding their users from harmful content and interactions.