"The lawsuit, part of a consolidated group of cases made by 1,600 plaintiffs, including 350 families and 250 school districts, closely mirrors claims once leveled against Big Tobacco."
"Meta and YouTube were found liable for negligence in a 'bellwether' social media addiction trial, ordered to pay millions in damages and face potential structural reforms."
"Selling addictive products, whether cigarettes or social media, is not illegal. Misleading consumers is. Tobacco companies were held accountable for promoting industry-funded research that downplayed the risks of smoking."
Meta and YouTube were found liable for negligence in a social media addiction trial, paralleling the Big Tobacco cases. The companies designed addictive features targeting younger users without addressing mental health impacts. This lawsuit, involving 1,600 plaintiffs, mirrors past claims against tobacco companies, highlighting the potential for structural reforms and significant consequences for social media firms. Misleading consumers about the risks of their products, rather than selling addictive products, is the core issue leading to accountability.
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