"This verdict carries implications far beyond this courtroom. It establishes a framework for how similar cases across the country will be evaluated and demonstrates that juries are willing to hold technology companies accountable when the evidence shows foreseeable harm."
"We respectfully disagree with the verdict and are evaluating our legal options."
"This case misunderstands YouTube, which is a responsibly built streaming platform, not a social media site."
A jury in Los Angeles found Meta and Google liable for causing mental health issues in a young woman due to their addictive products. The companies were ordered to pay $3 million in damages, with Meta responsible for 70% and Google for 30%. This verdict may encourage similar lawsuits against tech companies and could lead to changes in social media app designs. Lawyers emphasized the broader implications of the verdict for accountability in the tech industry.
Read at The Atlantic
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]