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Landmark Trial Examines Social Media's Mental Health Effects

3/14/2026

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In Los Angeles, the landmark trial over social media's mental health impact concluded with closing arguments.
Plaintiff KGM argues platforms like Instagram and YouTube are engineered for addiction.
They cite internal documents showing employees' concerns about addiction and targeting young users.
Meta and YouTube counter that KGM's home life was difficult and that her issues predate social media use.
The outcome could influence over 1,600 similar cases pending.

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In Los Angeles, the landmark trial over social media's mental health impact concluded with closing arguments.
Plaintiff KGM argues platforms like Instagram and YouTube are engineered for addiction.
They cite internal documents showing employees' concerns about addiction and targeting young users.
Meta and YouTube counter that KGM's home life was difficult and that her issues predate social media use.
The outcome could influence over 1,600 similar cases pending.