Jury Finds Meta and Google Liable in Landmark Social Media Harm Verdict
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A Los Angeles jury found Meta and Google liable in a civil suit alleging social-media platforms addict youth and harm mental health. The verdict is hailed by critics as a pivotal moment of accountability, likened to a ‘Big Tobacco moment,’ and could spur federal safeguards like the Kids Online Safety Act, though both companies say they will appeal.
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