A Los Angeles jury ruled on Wednesday that Meta Platforms, Inc. and Alphabet must pay $6 million in damages, finding that their social media platforms contained design elements harmful to adolescents. The decision came after allegations that the companies' platforms employed features that encouraged addictive behavior among young users. The case highlights growing legal and public scrutiny over the impact of social media design on youth mental health and well-being.
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