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Jury Finds Meta, YouTube Liable for Making Apps Addictive to Kids

A Los Angeles jury has found Meta and YouTube liable for designing addictive social media platforms that harm children, ordering them to pay $6 million in damages. This landmark verdict holds the tech giants accountable for negligence in their platform design, a decision that could set a significant precedent for future legal challenges against Big Tech.

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Jury Finds Meta, YouTube Liable for Child Addiction

A California jury has ruled that Meta and YouTube are liable for knowingly designing addictive social media products that harm children's mental health. The landmark decision awarded $6 million in damages to one plaintiff and could impact thousands of similar lawsuits against tech giants.

2 days ago
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Jury Finds Meta, YouTube Liable for Addictive Platforms

A jury has found Meta and YouTube liable for designing addictive social media platforms, ordering them to pay $6 million in damages. The landmark verdict, which focused on the platforms' addictive features rather than user content, could set a precedent for over 1,500 similar lawsuits against tech giants. Meanwhile, the ongoing government shutdown continues to disrupt air travel and impact federal workers.

2 days ago