Meta and Google found liable in landmark social media addiction trial

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Meta and Google found liable in landmark social media addiction trial

A Los Angeles jury found Meta and Google liable for harming a young woman’s mental health after she said she became addicted to Instagram and YouTube at a young age.

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Both companies have denied the claims, arguing they have taken actions to protect young people. They were ordered to pay a combined $6 million in damages.

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Date: March 26, 2026