Big Tech Found Liable in Addiction Case

A major court ruling has found leading tech companies liable in a case centered on social media addiction and teen mental health.

A plaintiff argued that platforms like Instagram and YouTube were designed to be addictive, contributing to harmful usage patterns that began at a young age.

The jury sided with the plaintiff, finding Meta and Google negligent and awarding $3 million in damages.

Other platforms, including TikTok and Snap, were initially involved in the case but reached settlements before the trial concluded.