Episode Details

A Los Angeles jury found Meta and YouTube negligent in a landmark case about social media addiction. Lawyers suing the tech giants argued that features like infinite scroll and algorithmic recommendations increased the risk of anxiety and depression in young users. We’ll look at the history of the case, and hear how it could mark a new strategy for advocates trying to reform major social media companies.

Guests:

Jeff Horwitz, reporter covering tech, Reuter's Enterprise Team

Jasmine Mithani, data and technology reporter, the 19th

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