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A jury in Los Angeles determined on Wednesday that Meta
and Google’s
YouTube were negligent and failed to warn users of the dangers associated with using their platforms, in a case that could have repercussions across the social media landscape.
The personal injury trial commenced in late January in L.A. Superior Court. A young woman identified as K.G.M., or Kaley, alleged that she became addicted to apps like Instagram and YouTube as a child. Deliberations began Friday, March 13.
