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Jury Orders Meta and Google to Pay Millions for Social Media Addiction

via Fox News·yesterday·6 sources

An L.A. jury awarded $3 million in damages to a teen claiming social media addiction, marking a landmark verdict against major tech platforms. Legal experts warn that Section 230 and First Amendment protections could doom the verdict on appeal, potentially limiting its immediate impact. This ruling sets a precedent for hundreds of pending lawsuits that may challenge the liability of social media giants regarding user addiction.

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Coverage from 6 outlets

Washington Times

Juries find social media platforms knowingly harmed children

The Washington Post

Jury says Meta must pay $375 million for endangering children online

Reuters

Trump says Iran 'afraid' to admit to talks as Tehran rejects reports of dialogue - BBC

BBC World

Meta and YouTube found liable in landmark social media addiction trial

NPR News

Jury orders Meta and Google to pay woman $6 million in social media addiction trial

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