Meta, YouTube must pay $3M to woman who got hooked on apps as a child
Summary
A Los Angeles jury found Meta and YouTube liable for addicting children to their apps, ordering a total of $3 million in damages (70% Meta, 30% Google). The trial presented evidence of addictive features like autoplay and infinite scroll, with internal docs showing awareness of the addictive nature. The verdict could influence upcoming lawsuits and penalties, highlighting regulatory risk for big tech platforms.