Social Media Giants Hit with Massive Damages

0:00A California jury ruled that meta and Google's YouTube contributed to a woman's depression and anxiety from heavy social media use as a young child. They awarded her $6 million total, split evenly between $3 million in compensatory damages and $3 million in punitive damages, with meta-responsible for 70%. The case bypassed tech protections under federal law by targeting the platform's addictive features, like endless scrolling and notifications, designed. To keep kids hooked despite age limits, jurors aimed to send a strong message to the companies, while the plaintiffs' lawyers called it a major win for accountability after years of targeting youth. Meta and Google plans to appeal, arguing mental health issues stem from many factors, not just their apps. In a separate New Mexico trial, meta-faces $375 million in damages, with more phases ahead that could force safety. These ruling signal, growing pressure on social media giants, amid school phone bands

1:01and thousands of similar lawsuits nationwide, Anchorage News. Today, powered by AI bringing you what matters, I'm Corey with The Story.