Expert explains: Meta and YouTube found liable for creating addictive products

Expert explains: Meta and YouTube found liable for creating addictive products

A Los Angeles jury's ruling that Meta and YouTube contributed to a teenage girl's depression marks a potential turning point in the years-long legal battle against social media giants, one that could carry an enormous price tag.

The civil court on Tuesday found Meta and YouTube's parent company, Google, liable for failing to adequately warn young people about the risks of excessive use of their Instagram and YouTube apps, respectively, even though they were aware of the dangers.

'Breakfast with Martin Bester' spoke to digital law expert and founder of the Digital Law Company, Emma Sadleir, about this landmark case and the impact of social media on children.

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