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A Landmark Trial Is Putting Social Media on the Stand
When people talk about the harms of social media, the conversation usually centers on screen time, a culture of comparison, or teenagers being glued to their phones. But a trial unfolding in Los Angeles is forcing a much bigger question into the spotlight: Are social media platforms intentionally designed to be addictive? For the first time, a jury is being asked to examine whether major platforms like Meta’s Instagram and Google’s YouTube can be held responsible for the psyc
Mar 104 min read
Social Media Is on Trial — And This Time, It’s Not Metaphorical
For years, people have casually said things like “social media is addictive” or “these apps mess with your head.” This week, that idea entered a courtroom. In Los Angeles, opening arguments began in what’s being called a landmark social media addiction trial, the first time major tech platforms are facing a jury over claims that their products were intentionally designed to be addictive for young users. At the center of the case is Meta , which owns Instagram, Facebook, and
Feb 103 min read
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