Meta and YouTube Face Jury in Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial
Jurors begin deliberating whether Meta and YouTube are liable for harming children through addictive platform design.
The courtroom showdown over social media's impact on kids is heading to the jury. After roughly a month of testimony, closing arguments wrapped in the landmark addiction trial targeting Meta and YouTube.
The trial paraded a heavy lineup through the witness stand — addiction experts, therapists, platform engineers, and top executives. Mark Zuckerberg himself took the stand during proceedings.
Jurors begin deliberations Friday on a central question: Are these platforms liable for harm caused to children?
The case represents one of the most significant legal challenges Big Tech has faced over youth safety. A verdict against either company could reshape how social platforms design their products and engage younger users. The outcome will be watched closely across the entire tech industry.