Jury reaches verdict in Meta, Google trial on social media addiction

A Los Angeles jury reached a verdict on Wednesday in a landmark social media addiction trial involving Meta's Instagram and Google's YouTube, according to spokespeople for the plaintiff and Meta. The report does not include details on liability or damages; the outcome represents potential legal and reputational risk for Meta and Alphabet that investors should monitor for any subsequent financial or regulatory implications.

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A Los Angeles jury reached a verdict on Wednesday in a landmark social media addiction trial involving Meta's Instagram and Google's YouTube, according to spokespeople for the plaintiff and Meta. The report does not include details on liability or damages; the outcome represents potential legal and reputational risk for Meta and Alphabet that investors should monitor for any subsequent financial or regulatory implications.