Social media giants were thrown a curveball on Wednesday, complete with a hefty fine, as a California court found Meta and YouTube harmed a young user with addictive design features that led to mental health distress. While there have been numerous cases about whether these platforms should bear responsibility for their content and design, this one is considered a bellwether because it could impact the outcome of other cases. The Jury found Meta liable for $4.2 million in damages and Google for $1.8 million.
Social Media on Trial
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