Summary
A young woman named Kaley is suing Meta and Google, claiming that the addictive nature of Instagram and YouTube negatively affected her childhood and mental health. The trial, held in Los Angeles, may set a precedent for the responsibility social media companies have towards young users. The case involves Meta's Instagram and Google's YouTube, with legal arguments focusing on whether these platforms contributed to Kaley's mental health issues.
Key Facts
- Kaley began using YouTube at age 6 and Instagram at age 9.
- She claims these platforms led her to disengage from family and face mental health problems.
- Kaley mentioned features like YouTube's autoplay kept her on the platform for long periods.
- Kaley was diagnosed with body dysmorphia, anxiety, and depression linked to social media use.
- The trial will determine the responsibility of social media companies for young users.
- Meta's lawyers argue that Kaley's mental health issues were due to family problems.
- TikTok and Snapchat were originally included in the lawsuit but settled before the trial.
