Social Media Giants Held Liable for Child Addiction

0:00On March 26, 17-year-old Jordan Demay thought he was chatting with a girl his age on Instagram. Within six hours of a flirty message, he shared explicit photos, only to face blackmail from Nigerian scammers. They even urged him to take his own life when he mentioned it, leading to his tragic death. In a major courtroom win, a jury on March 25 ruled meta and Google liable for $6 million in damages. The case claimed their apps, like Instagram and YouTube, added kids on purpose, marking the first time a social media giant faced blame for knowingly, harming a child. The lawsuit came from a now 20-year-old woman who got hooped on the platforms as a kid, suffering long-term effects from the addictive designs. Parents devastated by similar losses rallied outside the Los Angeles courthouse, camping out for days to support the verdict. One father, mourning his son, saw it as a way to honor his memory and push for change. Advocates call the decision a game changer, though companies like meta plan to fight it.

1:03This ruling could reshape how social media protects young users moving forward, entertainment and celebrity news. Today, powered by AI bringing you what's trending.