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The Social Media Addiction Trial

The Social Media Addiction Trial

Summary

A U.S. court found Meta and Google guilty of creating social media platforms that were addictive and harmed mental health. A woman named Kaley received $6 million in damages. Meta and Google plan to appeal the decision.

Key Facts

  • A U.S. jury ruled against Meta and Google in a social media addiction case.
  • Meta owns Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, while Google owns YouTube.
  • The case focused on a 20-year-old woman named Kaley.
  • Kaley was awarded $6 million for damages related to mental health harm.
  • Meta and Google disagree with the verdict and will appeal.
  • The case could impact similar lawsuits in U.S. courts.

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