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Google's YouTube settles social media addiction case with teen plaintiff
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BBC News·
Google's YouTube settled a social media addiction lawsuit brought by a 15-year-old plaintiff, with terms undisclosed. The case against three other tech giants — including Meta and TikTok — is set to proceed to trial next month. The settlement removes one defendant from what could become a landmark case on platform liability for minors' mental health.
Technical significance
Google's early settlement while other defendants fight suggests a calculated legal strategy to avoid precedent-setting rulings. The remaining cases against Meta and TikTok will likely set the boundaries of platform liability for algorithmic content recommendation effects on minors.