A major court case in the United States has shaken the tech industry. A jury in Los Angeles ruled that Meta and YouTube helped create addictive platforms that harmed a young woman’s mental health. The 20-year-old plaintiff, known as Kaley, was awarded $6 million in damages after arguing she became addicted to social media as a child.
Jurors found that Meta, which owns Instagram and Facebook, and Google, which owns YouTube, designed features that kept young users engaged for long periods. The court concluded that both companies engaged in serious wrongdoing. Meta will pay 70% of the damages, while Google will cover the remaining share.
Both companies strongly disagreed with the ruling and are expected to appeal. Still, the case could influence hundreds of similar lawsuits across the United States, as families push for greater accountability from tech platforms.
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