Brazil Sues Meta, TikTok, Kwai for 3 Billion Reais in Wake of Minors' Mental Health Risks

Sunita Somvanshi Sunita Somvanshi

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Brazil Sues Meta, TikTok, Kwai for 3 Billion Reais in Wake of Minors' Mental Health Risks

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