+ ↺ − 16 pxA California jury has deemed Meta and YouTube guilty on all counts in a landmark case that accused the tech giants of deliberately addicting a young woman and harming her mental health. The case also marks a watershed moment for social media, following years of concerns from parents, advocates and lawmakers about online harms to children ranging from mental health concerns to sexual exploitation. Kaley was in the courtroom to hear the decision, along with parents of other teens who they say were harmed by social media. A Meta spokesperson said the company would consider its options now. “This case misunderstands YouTube, which is a responsibly built streaming platform, not a social media site.”News.Az

Source: Indian Express March 25, 2026 19:18 UTC