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Jury finds Meta and YouTube negligent in landmark case

Mar 25, 2026Center Left

A jury awarded $6 million to a now 20-year-old woman who says she developed depression and anxiety from using social media as a kid. NBC News’ Laura Jarrett reports on the broader significance this case could have.

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