⚖️ Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube face jury trial over child addiction claims

Meta, ByteDance, and Google go to trial in Los Angeles over claims their platforms were deliberately designed to addict children. Jury selection begins this week. Snap settled separately.

Plaintiffs argue product design choices worsened depression and suicidal thoughts in minors by maximizing engagement for ad revenue. The case aims to bypass Section 230 and First Amendment defenses.

The trial could last up to 8 weeks, with executives including Mark Zuckerberg expected to testify. The verdict may shape thousands of similar lawsuits.

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