Los Angeles jury hears claims that Meta, Google harm youth

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February 10, 2026

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Opening statements began Monday in a federal trial targeting Meta and Google, with plaintiffs’ attorneys arguing the tech giants intentionally designed their platforms to get children hooked, harming their mental health. One of the plaintiffs, a 20‑year‑old identified only as KGM, claims her social media addiction led to depression and suicidal thoughts. She and two […]