Meta, YouTube found negligent in social media case

A jury has found Meta's Instagram and Google's YouTube negligent in a landmark social media addiction trial. The companies failed to warn users about the risks associated with their platforms, which jurors determined contributed to mental health issues in a young woman. As a result, both tech giants have been ordered to pay $3 million in compensatory damages. Meta will bear 70 percent of this amount, with the jury's decision highlighting the significant impact these platforms can have on user well-being and the legal accountability of social media companies.