Landmark L.A. jury verdict finds Instagram, YouTube were designed to addict kids
Summary
The Los Angeles Times reports a landmark California verdict finding Instagram and YouTube liable for designing platforms that addict young users, with a $3 million damages award and punitive damages bringing total to about $6 million. The decision could reshape tech accountability in thousands of pending lawsuits and influence future cases, as internal documents are cited and Section 230 context is discussed. The case signals a potential shift in how platforms may be held responsible for harms to children.