Social media addiction trial takes new turn with therapist's testimony

The case is part of a broader global backlash against social media companies over alleged harms to children and teens, though the tech firms deny the allegations.

26 Feb, 05:58 — 26 Feb, 07:07

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This trial is significant as it tests the legal liability of major tech companies for the design of their social media platforms and their alleged impact on users' mental health, particularly among children and teens. It reflects a growing global concern and legal challenge against Big Tech over addiction and harm, with tech firms denying the allegations.

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A social media addiction trial is currently underway.
A therapist's testimony has introduced a new development in the trial.
The trial concerns claims that social media addiction has damaged mental health.

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A former psychotherapist testified on Tuesday in the social media addiction trial.

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The trial involves a California woman suing Meta’s Instagram and Alphabet’s YouTube.

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The plaintiff claims a childhood addiction to the platforms damaged her mental health.

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The testifying therapist is named Victoria Burke.

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The trial is taking place in Los Angeles County Superior Court.

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The case is part of a broader global backlash against social media companies over alleged harms to children and teens.

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The specific social media companies being sued (Meta’s Instagram and Alphabet’s YouTube).

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The name of the testifying therapist (Victoria Burke).

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The trial's location (Los Angeles County Superior Court).

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The case is part of a broader global backlash against social media companies over alleged harms to children and teens.

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