Social media addiction trial: What does the landmark US ruling mean for the UK?

On Wednesday, a US jury found Meta and YouTube must pay millions of dollars in damages to a 20-year-old woman.

Meta and YouTube Found Negligent in Landmark Social Media Addiction Case

A jury found the companies harmed a young user with design features that were addictive and led to her mental health distress ...
Scientific American

Is social media addictive? The science reveals what’s at stake

One 2024 survey found that almost a third of American adults regularly doomscroll—that is, swipe through endless social media ...
Psychology Today

How Social Media Really Impacts Teen Mental Health

Social media is a double-edged sword which can both support and harm youth mental health. What matters most, according to the ...

LA verdict holds social media giants accountable for addictive features

The bellwether case, brought by 20-year-old K.G.M., accused the companies of developing products as addictive as cigarettes or digital casinos, according to The New York Times. TikTok and Snap were ...

In the wake of US social media verdicts, a look at what limits other countries have imposed for kids

Dual jury verdicts this week have validated longstanding concerns about the dangers of social media for young people. But the ...
Science News

Social media can be addictive, a jury finds. Research hints at a link

Instagram and YouTube intentionally designed social media platforms to hook users, a landmark court case found. A ...