Juries Hold Social Media Giants Accountable

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Many people have said social media is bad for young minds. It can cause problems like addiction and eating disorders.

Juries in two places recently agreed with these worries. They said Meta and YouTube hurt young users on their sites.

People now want tech companies to be more responsible. Meta and Google plan to fight these new court decisions.

The New Mexico case was started by the state government. The Los Angeles case involved one person suing several companies.

These lawsuits focus on how social media platforms are built. This new way helps hold companies responsible for design harms.

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What problems can social media cause for young people?

It can cause problems like addiction and eating disorders.

What did juries say about Meta and YouTube?

They said Meta and YouTube hurt young users on their sites.

What do people want from tech companies now?

People want tech companies to be more responsible.

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