Digital Addiction on Trial: Unpacking the $6 Million Verdict Against Meta and YouTube
Employment law expert Jon Hyman joins us to unpack the groundbreaking $6 million judgment that held social media giants Meta and YouTube liable for addictive design, which caused the plaintiff to develop severe mental health issues, including anxiety, body dysmorphia, and suicidal ideation, starting from age six. Could this case reshape the future of mental health, workplace liability, and digital/AI ethics?We discuss how courts could attribute liability for psychological harm from addictive apps, what this would mean for employers requiring social media use, and potential openings for future…
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