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Jury rules against Meta and YouTube in social media addiction case

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A jury in Los Angeles ruled that Meta and YouTube were negligent in a case involving social media addiction, ordering them to pay $3 million in damages to a plaintiff who claimed harm as a child due to addictive features on their platforms. This verdict highlights growing legal scrutiny over the impact of social media design on minors, emphasizing the importance for content creators to consider ethical implications and potential harms associated with user engagement strategies.

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