"The jury found both companies negligent in their app designs, with Meta responsible for 70% of the $3 million in damages, while YouTube pays the rest."
"This verdict validates a legal theory that social media apps can be as harmful as cigarettes, marking a significant shift in accountability for tech companies."
"The legal headaches are far from over, as thousands of similar lawsuits against Meta, YouTube, TikTok, and Snap are now pending."
A California jury found Meta and YouTube liable for creating addictive social media features that caused anxiety and depression in a 20-year-old woman. The jury ruled both companies negligent in their app designs, with Meta responsible for 70% of the $3 million in damages. This verdict marks a significant legal precedent, equating social media harm to that of cigarettes. Additionally, Meta faces ongoing legal challenges, including a recent $375 million judgment for failing to protect users from child predators, with thousands of similar lawsuits pending against major platforms.
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