A Los Angeles jury has awarded a young woman $6 million in damages for her alleged “addiction” to social media, finding Meta and YouTube negligent in their product design and failure to warn users about potential harms. The verdict highlights the growing scrutiny of tech companies’ role in shaping our online habits and potential impact on mental health.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/03/26/social-media-lawsuits-meta-google-youtube-verdict