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Landmark Verdict Challenges Social Media Addiction ClaimsA US court fined Meta and YouTube $6 million, potentially sparking thousands of lawsuits over addictive platform designs.
- A Los Angeles jury found Meta and YouTube liable for creating addictive platforms, awarding $6 million in damages.
- Thousands of similar lawsuits filed by individuals and authorities across the US threaten to escalate legal pressure on social media firms.
- Plaintiffs claim features like infinite scrolling and tailored content contribute to mental health problems among young users.
- Despite denials citing lack of scientific proof, the verdict may trigger significant changes in the business models of major tech companies.
I fear that a new level of addiction has long since been reached.— Alexandra Kraft, author of the morning briefing for stern.de; in this piece she expresses concern about social media fostering a new, stronger form of addiction.
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