An Italian mother has launched legal action against Meta and TikTok after the death of her 12-year-old daughter, Rossella, whom the family believes was exposed to a growing amount of self-harm content online. The case has become part of Italy’s first collective lawsuit directly targeting social media algorithms, with families seeking stronger protections for children […]
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Instagram, YouTube face first addiction trial
A California trial over Instagram and YouTube’s addictive design began Monday in Los Angeles, testing whether Big Tech can be held liable for harming young users. The lawsuit was filed by 20-year-old K.G.M., who claims the platforms fueled her depression and suicidal thoughts. Meta Platforms and Google, which own Instagram and YouTube respectively, are the […]