Meta & YouTube GUILTY: What The Verdict Means for Your Kids & Big Tech
On March 25, 2026, a California jury found Meta and YouTube liable for social media addiction, ordering them to pay $6 million in damages. It's the first time platforms have been ruled defective products based on design—not content. Over 2,000 similar lawsuits are pending. One day earlier, Meta was hit with a $375 million verdict in New Mexico for failing to protect children from predators.Jesse breaks down the trial, the internal documents proving Meta knew Instagram harmed kids under 13, how the companies defended themselves, whether it's parents' responsibility or the platforms', and…
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