Campaigners welcome Meta and YouTube's defeat in landmark social media addiction trial
Parents and campaign groups seeking tighter restrictions on social media have welcomed a Los Angeles jury handing down an unprecedented win for a young woman who sued Meta and YouTube over her childhood addiction to social media.
Jurors found that Meta, which owns Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, and Google, ow...
This case represents a significant step forward in holding social media companies accountable for their role in fostering addiction among young users. The jury's decision could set a precedent for hundreds of similar cases currently making their way through US courts, potentially leading to increased regulation and oversight of these platforms. It also highlights the growing concern about the safety of children online, prompting countries such as Australia to impose restrictions and the UK to ex...
