Source: New York Post
Google-owned YouTube has settled a social media addiction lawsuit brought by a Florida teen who accused the video-sharing giant of helping fuel a youth mental health crisis through features designed to keep kids glued to their screens. The confidential settlement, reached just weeks before trial, appeared to mark another setback for Big Tech companies facing mounting legal pressure over claims that their platforms are engineered to maximize engagement at the expense of young users’ well-being. The plaintiff, identified in court filings only as RKC, alleged that YouTube and other social media companies deliberately designed products to be addictive through features such as autoplay and infinite scroll that continuously feed users new content.
