"A California jury found Meta and YouTube responsible for the depression and anxiety of a young woman who compulsively used social media beginning in early childhood, awarding her $3 million in compensatory damages, and another $3 million in punitive damages."
"One day earlier, a separate jury in New Mexico ordered Meta to pay $375 million for failing to protect young users from child predators on Instagram and Facebook, finding that Meta had flouted state consumer protection laws."
"Documents that detailed things like a 13-year-old valued at $270 in lifetime advertising revenue. An internal Meta analysis showed a company that studied harm, documented harm, calculated the revenue from harm, and then tried to ensure those documents were never seen."
Recent jury verdicts in Los Angeles and New Mexico mark a significant shift in accountability for Big Tech. A California jury found Meta and YouTube liable for a young woman's mental health issues due to social media use, awarding $6 million in damages. In New Mexico, Meta was ordered to pay $375 million for failing to protect young users from predators. Former Meta employee Kelly Stonelake highlights internal documents revealing the company's awareness of harm and prioritization of profit over child safety.
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