Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg is being questioned Wednesday in a Los Angeles court over Instagram’s impact on young users’ mental health. The landmark trial could force Meta to pay damages and alter Big Tech’s legal defense against user harm. Parents, children, and tech companies are closely watching for implications on social media regulation and […]
Big Tech liability
Instagram, YouTube face first addiction trial
A California trial over Instagram and YouTube’s addictive design began Monday in Los Angeles, testing whether Big Tech can be held liable for harming young users. The lawsuit was filed by 20-year-old K.G.M., who claims the platforms fueled her depression and suicidal thoughts. Meta Platforms and Google, which own Instagram and YouTube respectively, are the […]