#social-media-litigation
#social-media-litigation
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#addictive-design
fromFortune
3 weeks agoTech industry
Instagram, TikTok, YouTube finally face day in court over whether they peddle addictive products to kids | Fortune
Major tech platforms face a Los Angeles trial alleging deliberate design choices that addict and harm children, with potential to reshape liability and platform policies.
fromwww.cnbc.com
3 weeks agoBlockbuster social media trial kicks off, with more to come this year
A landmark case against social media giants Meta, Alphabet's YouTube and TikTok is set to begin Tuesday in Los Angeles Superior Court. It's the first of several high-profile legal cases kicking off in 2026 that center on allegations that the companies misled the public about the safety of their apps despite knowing that certain design choices contributed to various harms on young users.
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago2026 is the year of social media's legal reckoning
Over the next year, top social media executives are expected to take the witness stand to defend their companies from an avalanche of claims about their failure to protect kids. The first of many trials is set to begin this month in California, when Meta, TikTok, and YouTube face claims that tech addiction harmed a teenager's mental health. This case is just the tip of the legal iceberg.
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fromAbove the Law
2 months agoMorning Docket: 11.20.25 - Above the Law
* "If you kill this witness, the case will be dismissed," advised attorney. Man, these MPRE hypos are getting super easy. [ Toronto Star] * Trump signs bill to release the Epstein files. Unclear if he drew a woman's curves around it before signing this time. [ Reuters] * Texas governor demands action on Sharia Law, so you know it's a bad news cycle for him. [ KXAN]
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