Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg arrives for a trial in L.A. on whether social media platforms addict and harm children. Both companies plan to appeal, but the ruling has ignited uncertainty around the tech companies’ future and sparked questions about the potential fallout. Mental health concerns have only heightened as AI chatbots that respond to questions and generate content become more popular. AdvertisementSome analysts remain skeptical that Meta and YouTube would make drastic changes to their products because they’ve weathered crises before. Other analysts said legal risks could also affect how tech companies develop new AI-powered products and features.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 28, 2026 15:36 UTC