Social media giants Meta and Google have been found liable for building platforms that are addictive and a court has ordered them to pay millions in damages, but both firms say the case oversimplifies a complex issue and are expected to appeal the ruling.
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In this episode of The Fourcast, we break down the case and what it could mean for the future of Big Tech. Is this a genuine turning point – a potential “Big Tobacco moment” for Silicon Valley – or just another legal challenge that tech giants will fight and ultimately move past?
Ciaran Jenkins was joined by tech journalist Chris Stokel-Walker and former Twitter head of news and journalism partnerships Vivianne Schiller.
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