New York —A first-of-its-kind decision marked a crucial moment of accountability for social media companies. A Los Angeles jury on Wednesday found that Meta and YouTube knew their platforms posed risks to young people and bore responsibility for a young woman’s mental health challenges. TikTok and Snap settled the Los Angeles case ahead of trial. following the death of her daughter 17-year-old daughter, Coco, said outside the Los Angeles courthouse Wednesday. In the meantime, revelations from these cases could encourage families and even teens themselves to shift how they approach social media.

Source: Egypt Independent March 26, 2026 16:00 UTC