""For too many years, kids have suffered immeasurable harm from social media, while the owners of these tech companies have reaped billions in profits.""
""This case misunderstands YouTube, which is a responsibly built streaming platform, not a social media site.""
A Los Angeles jury ruled against the parent companies of YouTube and Facebook, holding them liable for a teen's mental distress and awarding $3 million. The family accused the platforms of creating addictive products targeting teens, despite knowing the potential harm to mental health. This case is part of a larger trend of lawsuits against tech companies for alleged recklessness. Meta plans to appeal the decision, while child safety advocates praised the ruling as a necessary step against exploitative practices in the tech industry.
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