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Originally published by Capital Newstop
March 26, 2026
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Meta and YouTube found liable in landmark social media addiction trial
Meta and Google said separately that they disagreed with the verdict and would both appeal. Meta said: "Teen mental health is profoundly complex and cannot be linked to a single app. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
✨ Key Highlights
A Los Angeles jury has found Meta and Google liable in a landmark social media addiction trial, awarding a 20-year-old woman $6 million in damages.
- $6 million awarded to the plaintiff, Kaley, for harm caused by social media addiction.
- Key organizations involved: Meta (owner of Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp) and Google (owner of YouTube).
- The jury determined that both companies intentionally built addictive platforms that harmed the plaintiff's mental health.
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