"The court ruled those apps are addictive, and deliberately engineered that way, and that its owners have been negligent in their safeguarding of the children who have used them."
"Both companies intend to appeal, with Meta maintaining a single app cannot be solely responsible for a teen mental health crisis."
"This is going to redefine the landscape. It could even be the beginning of the end of the social media era as we know it."
"Ultimately the court ruled their measures were not enough. 'It changed from a product you used to a product that uses you.'"
A court ruled that Meta and Google created addictive apps that negligently harmed children, leading to a $6 million damages payment to a victim. The ruling signifies a pivotal moment for social media accountability. Meta and Google plan to appeal, arguing that a single app cannot be solely blamed for a mental health crisis. The verdict may redefine the social media landscape and signal the end of the era of impunity for tech companies. Previous settlements by TikTok and Snap indicate the seriousness of these legal challenges.
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