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Meta, YouTube Held Liable for Addictive Designs

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A California jury holds Meta and YouTube accountable for designing platforms that addicted a young woman, leading to mental health issues. The verdict shifts focus from content to platform design, with features like endless scrolls and notifications exploiting developing brains. Parents, doctors, and experts have long warned about this, and the decision marks a turning point, potentially leading to stronger regulations in Europe and Ireland.

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