Meta and YouTube found negligent in landmark social media addiction trial

A group of parents and advocacy representatives stands outside a courthouse, holding signs that demand accountability from social media companies for their role in youth addiction.

The case was brought forth by a coalition of parents and advocacy groups who argued that the platforms knowingly designed addictive features that contributed to mental health issues in adolescents. The court found that both companies failed to implement adequate safeguards to protect users, particularly minors, from excessive screen time and its associated harms, as … Read more