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A Los Angeles jury found Meta and Google (YouTube) liable for intentionally building addictive social media platforms that harmed a young woman's mental health, awarding $3 million in compensatory damages. This landmark verdict is the first of its kind in the US, establishing a crucial legal precedent for over 1,500 similar cases against tech giants.

The L.A. jury ordered Meta and YouTube to pay $3M for designing addictive apps that harmed a child's mental health. This bellwether case highlights the impact of features like infinite scroll and algorithms, setting a precedent for future litigation.
Mark Zuckerberg Takes the Stand in Social Media Addiction Trial Key Takeaways CEO Testimony: Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta Platforms, has reportedly taken the stand in a trial concerning social media addiction, a