Meta & YouTube Fined for Addictive Features, Harming Teen's Mental Health
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In a significant ruling, a Los Angeles jury has held Meta and YouTube accountable for harming a young woman through addictive features on their platforms. The jury found both companies negligent and ordered them to pay a combined $3 million in compensatory damages. Meta was assigned 70% of the blame, while YouTube took 30%. The jury agreed that the companies knew their apps posed risks to minors but failed to warn users properly. This case follows another in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where Meta was held liable for risks to kids on Facebook and Instagram, facing a $375 million penalty. With findings of malice, the stage is set for potentially larger punitive awards, indicating growing legal pressure on social media giants over youth mental health.
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