Woman who sued Meta and Youtube for social media addiction testifies in court; blames platforms for depression, strained relations with family and …

A 20-year-old California woman has testified in a landmark trial against Meta Platforms and Google, reports news agency Reuters. The woman, identified in court as Kaley G.M., told jurors that she became addicted to YouTube at age 6 and Instagram at age 9. In the testimony, Kaley claims that her childhood use of Instagram and YouTube harmed her mental health. She said that the platforms made her anxious, depressed and insecure about her appearance. The case is being heard in Los Angeles County Superior Court. The lawsuit claims that Meta and Google designed their platforms in ways that encouraged young users to stay online for longer periods to increase profits.

20-year-old woman’s testimony on mental health impact