Meta and YouTube don get verdict say dem cause social media addiction, dem dey plan appeal

One Los Angeles jury don deliver one landmark verdict on social media addiction wey concern Meta and YouTube, dem find say the platforms dey design to keep younger users engaged without properly considering wetin go better for youth. The plaintiff, K.G.M., talk say her addiction start when she small and her mental health scatter as exposure increase. Damages set na $3 million, and jurors recommend extra $3 million as punitive damages. The article talk say the split na 70% of the penalty go come from Meta and 30% from Google YouTube. Meta and YouTube parent companies say dem go appeal. Meta argue say teen mental health matter dey very complex and e no fit blame for one app. Google talk say YouTube na basically streaming platform, no be social media site. The ruling na Meta second big bad outcome after one New Mexico case wey relate to consumer protection law. E also land as regulators dey tighten rules wey focus on youth online, including Australia restrictions for under-16 users and UK pilots wey fit introduce bans, digital curfews, and time limits. For crypto traders, this one no be direct token catalyst, but e fit shift broader tech-sector risk sentiment about online safety and advertising/engagement models — especially if more lawsuits follow this social media addiction verdict.