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Jury signals tech giants could owe damages in social media addiction case

Jurors' question indicates Meta or YouTube could be held accountable for a girl's addiction to their platforms.

Published Mar 20, 2026, 9:37 PM EDT | WFMZZ

In a landmark social media addiction trial, jurors asked a question Friday that signaled Meta or YouTube may have to pay for allowing a girl to become hooked on their platforms. The jurors' query points to possible liability for the companies in the case.