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Meta and YouTube found liable for youth addiction in landmark US trial
A jury awarded $3 million to the lead plaintiff who said Instagram and YouTube use from a young age contributed to depression, body dysmorphia and suicidal thoughts, in a case focused on product design rather than third party content.
Mar 25th 2026 · United States
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- A Los Angeles jury found Meta and Google-owned YouTube liable for creating products that led to harmful and addictive behavior in a young user.
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