World · 25 March 2026
Meta and Google Found Liable in Landmark Social Media Trial
A California jury awarded a 20-year-old woman $3 million after finding Meta and Google negligent in the design of Instagram and YouTube, determining the platforms worsened her psychological well-being. Meta will cover 70% of damages and Google 30%. The jury also found both companies acted with malice, meaning additional punitive damages will be determined separately.
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