Meta and YouTube Lose in Court

Juries in California and New Mexico have found Meta and Google responsible for harm caused by their apps. A Brazilian court also ruled that Meta and YouTube mislead users with their endless scrolling feature. These cases show a change in how tech companies are held accountable.

A Los Angeles jury determined that Meta and Google apps are addictive and designed to keep people using them. This means the companies could be legally responsible for any harm users experience. Separately, a New Mexico jury found Meta liable for not stopping child sexual abuse on its platforms. In Brazil, a court said Meta and YouTube tricked users into spending too much time on their apps. This ruling could affect how social media companies operate worldwide. The decisions suggest a growing concern about the impact of social media on users.

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