Meta's design features are at fault for the death of Coco Arnold, her mother, Julianna, says: "This has nothing to do with the content. ... It's the design of these platforms to get them hooked, to amplify their pain through the algorithms." MORE: https://www.newsnationnow.com/business/meta-and-google-lose-major-social-media-safety-case-in-california/
Jury selection begins this week in Los Angeles County Superior Court
AI:Jury selection has begun in Los Angeles County Superior Court for a trial involving Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. The social media giants are facing legal action over allegations that their platforms were designed to be deliberately addicting and harmful to young users.Open
The settlement means TikTok will avoid a trial where plaintiffs had planned to argue that social media platforms are inherently defective and subject to personal injury liability.
AI:TikTok has reached a settlement to avoid a landmark trial regarding allegations that the platform's design contributes to social media addiction, preventing potential rulings on whether social media companies can be held liable for personal injuries caused by their products.Open
Three of the world’s biggest tech companies face a landmark trial in Los Angeles starting this week over claims their platforms deliberately addict and harm children
AI:Meta, TikTok, and YouTube are facing a landmark trial in Los Angeles regarding allegations that their platforms are designed to be intentionally addictive and harmful to children.Open
Three of the world's biggest tech companies face a landmark trial in Los Angeles starting this week over claims that their platforms — Meta's Instagram, ByteDance's TikTok and Google's YouTube — deliberately addict and harm children. NewsNation's Ryan Bass has the latest. Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national morning newscast hosted by Markie Martin. Weekdays starting at 6a/5C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
AI:Meta, TikTok, and YouTube are facing a landmark trial in Los Angeles regarding allegations that their platforms are designed to deliberately addict and harm children.Open