Jury Determines Meta and Google Were Careless in Significant Social Media Addiction Case
Meta and YouTube Found Liable for Social Media Harm A jury in Los Angeles has determined that Meta, the parent company of Facebook, and Google’s YouTube are liable for harm caused to children using their platforms, awarding $3 million to a young woman who claims her childhood addiction to social media negatively impacted her mental […]
Jury in Los Angeles rules on social media addiction case involving Meta and YouTube
Meta and Google Found Liable for Social Media Addiction A jury in Los Angeles has determined that Meta and Google need to pay $3 million in damages in a high-profile trial. The lawsuit accused the two tech giants of creating products that foster addictive behaviors among young users. In this verdict, Meta is to cover […]
Jury decides outcome in trial about social media addiction
The tech world is on edge as a jury deliberates in a pivotal trial that might reshape how social media companies develop their applications. This case, KGM v. Meta & YouTube, features a 20-year-old woman challenging two of the most dominant platforms, claiming their products are crafted to be addictive by design. The lawsuit argues […]
Michele Steeb: Addiction Is a Illness — Policy Might Finally Align
Over 48 million people in the U.S. face substance use disorder. Many are increasingly visible in city settings—on sidewalks, in encampments, or seeking help in emergency rooms. But there are also those who grapple with addiction in silence, behind closed doors. Families are being ripped apart by overdoses, particularly among the homeless, where death rates […]
No, it doesn’t make sense to provide money to a parent with a drug addiction.
Max Selver expressed to Gothamist, “There’s nothing scarier for a parent than to have the government come to their home and forcibly take away their child, and not know where they’re going or when they’ll see them again.” Yet, perhaps he might reconsider that sentiment. Representing Meredith Traynor in a recent lawsuit against the city’s […]
Ex-GOP Rising Star Mark Robinson Acknowledges Porn Addiction, Claims He ‘Overlooked The Truth’ During Campaign
Mark Robinson Discusses Personal Struggles in Podcast In a podcast that aired on Thursday, former North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson opened up about his ongoing battle with pornography and sexual obsession. He admitted that he concealed this issue during his 2024 gubernatorial race in an effort to shield those close to him. During a […]
Why Would You Discuss Your Sex Addiction with Your Children?
Parenting often brings up some really tough ethical questions. Take, for instance, whether or not you should share details about something like your “sex addiction” with your kids. For most, the answer might be a clear no. Yet, for one reader of the New York Times Magazine, things aren’t so straightforward. This person said, “My […]
Claimant Testifies in Significant Social Media Addiction Case
California Woman Testifies About Social Media Addiction A 20-year-old woman from California shared her experiences in a Los Angeles courtroom on Thursday, discussing her early addiction to social media and its impact on her mental health. This case raises questions about whether major tech companies should be held accountable for allegedly harming young users. The […]
Woman taking legal action against Meta claims social media addiction started at age 6
Testimony in Landmark Lawsuit Against Social Media A young woman has recently testified in Los Angeles Superior Court regarding her addiction to social media, claiming it began at just 6 years old. She expressed how this early involvement hurt her friendships and contributed to her depression during childhood. The plaintiff, referred to as “KGM,” shared […]
Zuckerberg questioned about social media use during addiction trial in LA court
Meta CEO Denies Misleading Congress Over Children’s Screen Time Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, testified under oath on Wednesday, asserting that the company did not deceive Congress regarding the design of its social media platforms and their impact on children’s screen time. During proceedings in Los Angeles Superior Court, attorney Mark Lanier, representing a […]