California Jury Rules Instagram and YouTube Deliberately Created Child Addiction
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A jury in Los Angeles has ruled that Instagram and YouTube were intentionally designed to create addiction in children, marking a breakthrough verdict against major technology companies. The civil lawsuit was filed by a 20-year-old woman identified as Kaley G.M., who alleged that the social media platforms failed to adequately inform young users about the risks of their services. The jury concluded that the negligent design of these platforms contributed to harm suffered by the plaintiff. The ruling represents a significant legal precedent in holding tech companies accountable for the psychological impact of their products on minors, as concerns grow worldwide about social media addiction among children and teenagers.