"The era of Big Tech invincibility is over. After years of gaslighting from companies like Google and Meta, new evidence and testimony have pulled back the curtain and validated the harms young people and parents have been telling the world about for years."
"These dual verdicts signal a changing tide of public perception against tech companies that is likely to lead to more lawsuits and regulation."
"For years, they have argued that the harms their platforms cause to children are a mere byproduct, unintentional and inevitable consequences of broader societal issues or bad actors taking advantage of safeguards."
"When asked about whether people tend to use a platform or product more if it's addictive during his testimony in the Los Angeles trial, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said 'I'm not sure what to say to that. I don't think that applies here.'"
Juries in Los Angeles and New Mexico ruled against Meta and YouTube, holding them liable for harming children's mental health. These verdicts reflect a shift in public perception regarding the impact of social media on youth. Advocates believe this marks the end of Big Tech's unchecked influence. The outcomes may lead to increased lawsuits and regulatory scrutiny. Historically, tech companies have dismissed claims of psychological harm as unintentional, attributing issues to societal factors rather than their platforms. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's testimony suggested a lack of acknowledgment of addiction's role in platform usage.
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