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US jury finds Meta, Google, liable in social media addiction trial

US jury finds Meta, Google, liable in social media addiction trial

Summary

A jury in Los Angeles decided that Google and Meta should pay $6 million in damages. This decision came from a case where a woman claimed she became addicted to social media because of the way the platforms were designed.

Key Facts

  • A Los Angeles jury ruled against Google and Meta in a social media addiction lawsuit.
  • The jury decided that these companies should pay $6 million.
  • The lawsuit involved a 20-year-old woman who claimed addiction to the apps.
  • She alleged the addiction was due to the design of the platforms.
  • Meta plans to challenge, or appeal, the jury's decision.

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