Social media giants found liable in addiction trial

In a landmark verdict in a Los Angeles courtroom on Wednesday, March 25, a California jury found social media companies Meta and YouTube responsible for intentionally addicting a young woman and causing harm to her mental health. The case is the first of its kind to hold companies accountable for how their products affect children. The decision sets an important precedent for future lawsuits and could reshape the legal and regulatory landscape for the entire tech industry. Ediz Tiyansan reports.

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