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Meta & YouTube liable for social media addiction: Jury - CNN News Central
A California jury has found Meta and YouTube liable on all counts in a case that accused the tech giants of intentionally addicting a young woman and injuring her mental health.
Meta and YouTube were negligent in the design of their platforms, knew their design was dangerous, failed to warn of those risks and caused substantial harm to the plaintiff, the jury found.
It’s a landmark decision that could set a precedent for hundreds of similar cases claiming tech firms should be held accountable for harmful design decisions, and lead to major changes to how social media platforms operate, especially for young users. - Aired on 03/25/2026.
0:00 CNN business reporter details the verdict against Meta and Google
1:35 Legal expert reacts to the verdict and predicts the companies will move to settle
2:45 CNN chief media analyst reports on Meta’s reaction to the verdict
5:35 Technology journalist details the potential financial impact as more similar cases are brought against Meta and Google