Meta and Snap Face Trial Over Social Media Harms
· Technology · Economic Times, CBS News
Jury selection begins Wednesday in Los Angeles for a trial addressing claims that social media platforms cause harm to young users. Meta and Snap are the primary defendants in this case, following a previous bellwether trial where Meta and YouTube were found liable and ordered to pay $6 million. Thousands of similar lawsuits have been filed across the US, alleging that social media companies contribute to mental health issues in children and teenagers. While other companies like TikTok and YouTube have reached settlements in various cases, Meta and Snap are proceeding to trial. A California state judge consolidated the current cases to address the ongoing legal challenges regarding platform safety.
Why it matters
This trial could set a significant legal precedent for how social media companies are held accountable for the impact of their algorithms on the mental health of minors.
Read the original report — Economic Times
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