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Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:28:39 -0800 marlon from private IP, post #14823232 /all Woman suing Meta, YouTube over social media addiction expected to take stand at trial why does Zuck need to how up in court for this? https://www.wsj.com/tech/woman-suing-meta-youtube-testifies-its-too-hard-to-be-without-social-media-318f85ed?mod=hp_lead_pos11 https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/woman-suing-meta-youtube-over-social-media-addiction-expected-to-take-stand-at-trial/ar-AA1X8IER Woman suing Meta, YouTube over social media addiction expected to take stand at trial Plaintiff Kaley G.M. arrives to take the stand at a trial in a key test case accusing Meta and Google's YouTube of harming children's mental health through addictive social media platforms, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 25, 2026. REUTERS/Mike Blake © Thomson Reuters Feb 26 (Reuters) - A California woman is expected to testify in court on Thursday about how using Meta Platforms' Instagram and Google's YouTube as a child harmed her mental health, as her landmark trial in Los Angeles continues. Plaintiff Kaley G.M. arrives to take the stand at a trial in a key test case accusing Meta and Google's YouTube of harming children's mental health through addictive social media platforms, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 25, 2026. REUTERS/Mike Blake © Thomson Reuters The plaintiff, known as Kaley G.M. in court, began using Instagram at age 9 and YouTube at age 6 and says the platforms contributed to her depression and body dysmorphia. The companies sought to profit by hooking young children on their services despite knowing social media could harm their mental health, her lawyers say. Plaintiff Kaley G.M. arrives to take the stand at a trial in a key test case accusing Meta and Google's YouTube of harming children's mental health through addictive social media platforms, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 25, 2026. REUTERS/Mike Blake © Thomson Reuters Kaley G.M.'s testimony comes a day after her former psychotherapist said adolescent social media usage was a "contributing factor" to her mental health issues. The case is part of a broader global backlash against social media companies over alleged harms to children and teens. Australia has banned under-16s from such platforms, and other countries are considering similar restrictions. YouTube and Meta have denied the allegations and said evidence in the case does not support the woman's claims. The therapist was called by lawyers for the plaintiff to set the stage for the next phase of the trial, exploring whether and how Kaley's engagement with social media as a child affected her well-being. The beginning of the trial focused on what the companies knew about how social media affects children, and their business strategies related to younger users. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified the company discussed but never launched products for children. To win the case, Kaley's lawyers must show that the way the companies designed or operated the platforms was a substantial factor in causing or worsening her mental health issues. (Reporting by Courtney Rozen in Washington, Jody Godoy in New York and Steve Gorman in Los AngelesEditing by Rod Nickel) Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:10:51 -0800 zerosugar from private IP Reply #10561076 It's really nobody's fault that she was bored so stayed online. Still, give her mad props for being creative with a lawsuit. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:53:25 -0800 whiteguyinchina from private IP Reply #12882648 Given how awful social media etc is for children's cognitive abilities and psychological wellbeing i am surprised this has just happened.Replies require login.