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Jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in a landmark social media addiction trial

Jury Orders Meta and YouTube to Pay $6M for Addiction Harm A landmark jury verdict found Meta's Instagram and YouTube liable for harming a young woman through social media addiction. The case, involving plaintiff "Kaley," alleged the platforms' addictive features worsened her mental health struggles during childhood. The $6 million damages award represents the first major legal victory against tech giants on addiction grounds.