A California jury found Meta and YouTube liable for a young woman’s mental health struggles, deeming their platform designs negligent. The verdict, which assigns 70% liability to Meta and 30% to YouTube, marks a significant legal shift, potentially reshaping the tech industry’s accountability for user well-being. Punitive damages are now being considered. A California jury found Meta and YouTube liable for a young woman’s mental health struggles, deeming their platform designs negligent. The verdict, which assigns 70% liability to Meta and 30% to YouTube, marks a significant legal shift, potentially reshaping the tech industry’s accountability for user well-being. Punitive damages are now being considered.
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Jury tells Meta and Google: You failed to warn users about risks of using Instagram and YouTube
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