"The jury's decision on Wednesday came at the end of a case in which the plaintiff's legal team argued the companies are legally responsible for the addictive design of their platforms."
"KGM testified in February, saying her early use of social media triggered her addiction to the technology and exacerbated depression and suicidal thoughts."
"Parents who say they have lost their children due to social media hold up a banner with their names and ages outside the court after the jury found Meta and Google liable."
A Los Angeles jury has ruled that Google and Meta are liable for $6 million in damages in a civil trial concerning youth social media addiction. The case was brought by a 20-year-old woman, KGM, who testified that her early social media use led to addiction, depression, and body dysmorphia. The jury deliberated for over 40 hours before reaching a verdict. This landmark decision highlights the legal responsibility of social media companies for the addictive nature of their platforms and the impact on children's mental health.
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