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For years, social media companies have relied on an impenetrable first amendment protection to shield them from legal claims that their products are dangerous to children.But now, a cluster of plaintiffs are trying a different tact.Cecilia Kang, who covers technology, explains why these new lawsuits pose an existential threat to social media giants, and how those companies are likely to defend themselves.Guest: Cecilia Kang, a reporter covering technology and regulatory policy for The New York Times.Background reading: Here’s what to know about the social media addiction trials.TikTok reached an agreement to settle a lawsuit, avoiding the first in a series of landmark trials.Photo: David Gray/Agence France-Presse — Getty ImagesFor more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bryan Johnson is a tech entrepreneur who has become known for his unconventional and rigorous approach to health and longevity. He has implemented a complex protocol, called Blueprint, which aims to slow down the aging process and reverse its effects at a biological level. Johnson has invested considerable Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

"Blueprint" is a personalized health protocol created by Bryan Johnson, an entrepreneur aiming to slow down aging and improve his health. The protocol includes a strict vegan diet, a complex supplement regimen, a structured exercise routine, and close monitoring of biomarkers and overall health. The goal of the protocol is to maximize lifespan and wellness by addressing aging factors at the cellular, genetic, and behavioral levels. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.