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A landmark jury verdict found that Meta and YouTube harmed a young user by designing addictive features—like infinite scroll and algorithmic recommendations—that contributed to her anxiety and depression. The companies were ordered to pay $3 million in damages, with Meta covering most of the cost, and further punitive damages still under consideration.
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