"Today, a jury saw the truth and held Meta and Google accountable for designing products that addict and harm children. Top tech executives took the stand, and their own internal documents were put before a jury, revealing that company leadership knew their platforms were hurting kids and repeatedly chose profits over children's safety."
"We are sorry for the things you have suffered. We at YouTube truly hope there have been things at YouTube that have enriched your life and allowed you to express yourself."
"Nonprofit Mothers Against Media Addiction (MAMA) called the decision long overdue validation for families of children who had been hurt or died by suicide after engaging with harmful content online."
A Los Angeles jury ruled that Meta and YouTube are liable for negligent platform design that harmed a young user's mental health. The jury determined that the platforms' design features significantly contributed to mental health issues and that company leaders were aware of the addictive nature of their products. The companies were ordered to pay $3 million in compensatory damages, with an additional $3 million in punitive damages. YouTube's lawyer expressed regret in court, while Meta is considering an appeal against the ruling.
Read at Mashable India
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