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Meta and YouTube Found Liable for Addicting Children in Social Media Trial

Mar 30, 2026

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Quick Story Summary A Los Angeles jury found Meta and YouTube liable for negligently designing addictive platforms that caused harm to a minor, marking a first in U.S. legal history. The March 25, 2026 verdict awarded $6 million in damages, assigning 70% responsibility to Meta and 30% to YouTube, including punitive damages tied to findings…