Meta and Google found liable in social media addiction trial

A court has found Meta and Google's YouTube negligent in a case about social media addiction. The ruling says their platforms were designed in a way that harmed children's mental health, and Meta was ordered to pay a large sum in damages.

Legal experts say this case could set a major precedent, similar to lawsuits against the tobacco industry, opening the door for more claims against tech companies over how their products affect users.