Meta, TikTok and YouTube face landmark trial over youth addiction claims

This marks the beginning of a legal onslaught that could erode Big Tech’s longstanding defence.

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Tech giants Meta, TikTok and YouTube are facing a landmark trial over allegations that their platforms negatively impact mental health among youth, marking the first time the companies will argue their case before a jury.

The case kicks off on Tuesday in California Superior Court, Los Angeles County, with the jury selection process expected to take at least a few days, as 75 potential jurors are questioned each day through at least Thursday.

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