"Jurors determined that Meta and YouTube acted with malice, oppression, or fraud in operating their platforms, leading to a significant ruling against them."
"Kaley testified that she became addicted to YouTube at age six and Instagram at nine, claiming these platforms had harmful effects on her well-being."
"By age 10, Kaley reported feeling depressed and engaging in self-harm, with her social media use allegedly leading to strained relationships with her family and at school."
A Los Angeles jury ruled that Meta and YouTube intentionally designed addictive products that caused harm to a young user, Kaley. The jury awarded $6 million in damages, with Meta responsible for 70% and YouTube for the rest. The companies were found negligent and failed to warn users about potential dangers. Kaley testified that her addiction to these platforms began at a young age, leading to depression and self-harm. Both companies plan to appeal the verdict, asserting their commitment to protecting teens online.
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