Education & EdTech

Why the Social Media Addiction Case Isn't Over Yet

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A California jury ruled Meta and Google negligent in designing Instagram and YouTube features that contributed to youth mental health issues, marking a significant legal precedent. This verdict could reshape how tech companies design their apps to prevent user addiction and may lead to broader changes in liability for social media platforms, potentially affecting thousands of similar cases across the U.S.

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