Meta and YouTube Lawsuit Over Harm to Teen Mental Health

The Meta and YouTube lawsuit has started in the US state of California. The case has serious and historic importance. A woman has taken legal action against Meta and Google-owned YouTube.

She claims the companies designed their platforms in a way that made children and teenagers use them again and again. She says this constant use harmed her mental health when she was young.

Her lawyer states that the companies knew some app features pushed young users to spend more time online. These features may cause stress and other psychological problems.

Lawyers told the court that the apps used algorithms and notification systems to bring users back repeatedly. The legal team says the companies followed this strategy to increase profits. They argue the companies ignored the possible harm.

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On the other side, Meta and Google have rejected the claims. They say they have taken many steps to protect users, especially teenagers. Their lawyers argue that the woman’s problems may have many complex causes. They say it is not correct to blame only social media use.

Legal experts say the decision could affect many other cases against technology companies. If the jury finds the companies responsible, the ruling may set new legal standards for social media design and regulation.

The Meta and YouTube lawsuit may change how courts view social media platforms and their impact on young users.