Meta, YouTube in dock for ‘engineering addiction’ in children: Why countries are weighing tougher social media rules

Meta and YouTube, two of the world’s biggest social media companies, on Monday (local time) faced trial in Los Angeles over their platforms’ “addictive” features. The tech majors are accused of intentionally creating social media platforms that are addictive, CNN reported.

Lawyers representing a 20-year-old woman, identified as Kaley or by the initials “KGM”, said the platform’s design and engagement-driven features had negatively affected her mental health.