""It was a clean sweep with respect to liability against both Google and Meta," case attorney Jayne Conroy told the BBC after the verdict. "It will matter.""
""I bet there's a lot of math going on in boardrooms at Meta, Google, Snap and TikTok as they evaluate what that means.""
A Los Angeles jury found Meta and YouTube liable for creating addictive platforms that negatively impacted a 20-year-old's mental health. The plaintiff, Kaley, argued that her use of these platforms exacerbated her existing issues, leading to body dysmorphia, depression, and suicidal thoughts. The verdict included $3 million in compensation and an additional $3 million in punitive damages. Both companies plan to appeal the decision, which has sparked concern within the tech industry about the potential implications for social media companies in the U.S.
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