Trial Regarding Social Media Liability for Harm to Minors in the United States
A trial is underway in the United States where a jury is deliberating whether social media platforms like Meta and YouTube should be held liable for the harm and addiction they allegedly cause to minors. The case could redefine social media liability and influence thousands of similar lawsuits nationwide. The trial is being covered extensively by 'La Voz de la Mañana,' a ViX streaming news show.
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