'A game-changing moment for social media' - what next for big tech after landmark addiction verdict?
A jury in LA has delivered a damning verdict for two of the world's most popular digital platforms, Instagram and YouTube.
It ruled those apps are addictive, and deliberately engineered that way – and that its owners have been negligent in their safeguarding of the children who have used them.
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This verdict represents a significant blow to Meta and Google, as it challenges their long-held stance that their platforms do not cause harm. The ruling also has broader implications for the tech industry as a whole, potentially leading to changes in how these companies design and operate their platforms. The case highlights the growing scrutiny of big tech, with lawmakers increasingly questioning their practices and seeking to hold them accountable. It also raises questions about the role of s...
