"The trial process begins after one of the companies named in the lawsuit - Snapchat's parent, Snap Inc. - settled for an undisclosed sum. Jury selection is expected to last several days, the Associated Press reports, with about 75 potential jurors questioned each day. According to the AP, the case centers on a 19-year-old woman identified as KGM who claims that her social media use from an early age addicted her to the technology and worsened her depression and suicidal thoughts."
"A landmark trial is set to begin against several social media parent companies, with plaintiffs arguing the platforms intentionally make their sites addictive to teens. Landmark case The trial is the first of its kind in the U.S., attempting to push past First Amendment protections by alleging intentional design choices that make the platforms more addictive. Global movement The U.S. is not the only country addressing youth social media use concerns."
Several major social media companies, including Meta's Instagram, ByteDance's TikTok and Google's YouTube, face a landmark trial in Los Angeles over claims that their platforms cause harm and addiction in youth. Jury selection will examine dozens of potential jurors as the case proceeds, following a settlement by Snap Inc. The lawsuit centers on a 19-year-old plaintiff who says early social media use addicted her and worsened depression and suicidal thoughts. The suit alleges deliberate design choices to increase engagement and seeks to overcome First Amendment protections, potentially setting legal precedent. Other countries have enacted youth social media restrictions.
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