tech
March 28, 2026
US jury hits Meta, Google in landmark social media addiction trial
A jury found Meta and Google responsible for designing addictive platforms that harmed a young user, ordering the social media giants to pay $6 million
TL;DR
- A California jury found Google and Meta liable for $6 million in damages in a lawsuit alleging addictive platform design.
- Meta was ordered to pay $4.2 million and Google $1.8 million to a plaintiff who claimed addiction to Instagram and YouTube as a minor.
- Both companies stated they disagree with the ruling and plan to appeal.
- TikTok and Snap settled before the trial.
- This ruling follows a New Mexico jury's order for Meta to pay $375 million for harming children's mental health.
- Major tech companies face increasing legal and regulatory pressure globally regarding child safety online.
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