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US Jurors Hold Metaverse Giants Liable For $3 Million In Addiction Case
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On Wednesday, a Los Angeles jury found Alphabet (Google) and Meta Platforms negligent after determining they failed to warn users about the dangers of their platforms. The verdict resulted in liability for both companies regarding social media addiction that contributed to mental health issues affecting one young woman.
Key Points
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1A Los Angeles jury has found Meta Platforms and Google (YouTube) liable for $3 million after determining they were negligent by failing to warn users about social media addiction dangers.
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2The verdict stems from a case involving a young woman who claimed the platforms' design caused her mental health issues, including depression and anxiety stemming from compulsive use as a child.
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3This landmark decision follows nine days of deliberations over 40 hours across multiple court sessions regarding allegations that Instagram was designed to addict children.
Developments
Wednesday (March)
"A Los Angeles jury on Wednesday found Alphabet and Meta Platforms liable for $3 million in a landmark social media addiction lawsuit"
Присяжные признали, что Meta и YouTube обязаны компенсировать ущерб для психики
Feeds.bbci.co.uk
21m ago