A jury in the United States has determined that Instagram and YouTube are responsible for fostering addiction among children, resulting in a judgment exceeding $50 million. This marks the first instance where a federal jury has held social media companies directly accountable for the damage inflicted on young Americans. Over 2,000 related lawsuits are now being processed in federal court, encompassing issues like teenage suicides, eating disorders, and extreme anxiety. Legislators are currently formulating new federal laws that could drastically alter the functioning of social media in the country. Here’s what this entails.
