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Minor's Testimony Reveals Social Media's Dark Impact

3/5/2026

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Story summary
  • A court case involving Meta and YouTube briefly revealed the plaintiff Kaley's name due to a slip by Meta's attorney.
  • The judge sealed the name to protect her identity since she was a minor when the harm occurred on Instagram.
  • Kaley testified her social media addiction began at age six and affected her childhood and mental health.
  • Her lawyers say autoplay features were designed to maximize engagement.
  • Meta denies the allegations.