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.