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Verdicts against Meta, YouTube could be a turning point, expert says

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A landmark California verdict found Meta and YouTube liable for a young woman's depression and related mental health challenges. A social media expert warned the ruling could be "the beginning of a tidal wave," signaling increased litigation risk, regulatory scrutiny, potential settlements or damages, and reputational impact for social platforms that could affect sector valuations.

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A landmark California verdict found Meta and YouTube liable for a young woman's depression and related mental health challenges. A social media expert warned the ruling could be "the beginning of a tidal wave," signaling increased litigation risk, regulatory scrutiny, potential settlements or damages, and reputational impact for social platforms that could affect sector valuations.

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