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Meta & Google Liable in $6M Addiction Suit: Stocks Vulnerable
A California jury holds Meta and Google accountable for addictive social media features, raising red flags for Big Tech shares and user protections alike.
Lavamgam AIMar 26, 20262 min read read
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A Los Angeles jury just dropped a bombshell: Meta and Google are liable in a landmark social media addiction trial, hit with a $6 million verdict. The court ruled that features on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and others were deliberately designed to hook users—especially kids—much like Big Tobacco's playbook. Al Jazeera reported the decision, marking a rare win for plaintiffs against the tech giants.
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