Big tech's youth mental health trial kicks off in LA
Technology
A major trial kicks off in LA on Monday, taking aim at Alphabet (YouTube) and Meta (Instagram) for allegedly making their platforms addictive and harming young people's mental health.
The case is part of a growing push to hold social media companies responsible for issues like depression and suicide among teens.
What to expect from the trial
Expect big names—like Meta's Mark Zuckerberg—to take the stand.
Lawyers are using strategies similar to old tobacco lawsuits, arguing these apps are designed to keep users hooked, even if it hurts their well-being.
Snapchat and TikTok settled before trial, while YouTube insists they're focused on user safety.
However this plays out, it could change how tech companies handle youth mental health going forward.