Meta/YouTube Liable in Social Media Addiction Case
A California jury has found Google’s YouTube and Meta both liable in a major social media addiction case.
The jury determined that both platforms were designed with clear dangers like, infinite scroll, algorithmic recommendations, and autoplay videos, and failed to warn users. Jurors agreed that these feature caused a 20 year old plaintiff to develop anxiety, body dysmorphia, and suicidal thoughts. Both companies were ordered to pay three million dollars in compensatory damages and recommended additional damages.
This verdict comes just a day after a New Mexico jury found Meta liable for violating child safety and was ordered to pay 375 million dollars.
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