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U.S. Jury Holds Meta and YouTube Liable in Case Alleging Addictive Design
A U.S. jury determined that Meta and YouTube platforms were designed to be addictive and caused harm to a young user. The verdict aligns with data showing high daily usage of social media among U.S. teens. Pew Research Center surveys highlight intensive engagement with platforms like YouTube, TikTok and Instagram.
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U.S. jury found Meta and YouTube liable in a social media addiction trial, ZeroHedge reported. Jurors concluded that Meta and YouTube platforms were deliberately designed to be addictive, according to statements reported by the BBC.
They also determined that these platforms contributed to harm experienced by a young user. The decision comes amid broader concerns about teen internet habits. U.S. teens report daily use of the internet.
Teens reporting almost constant use of TikTok.
Seventeen percent report almost constant use of YouTube, and 12 percent report almost constant use of Instagram. U.S. teens report using these platforms several times a day. TikTok and YouTube are centered on short-form and highly personalized video content.
ZeroHedge published the article on 2026-04-24, noting the jury's findings as part of ongoing discussions about social media's impact on young users. All events described are recent unless specified otherwise.
