Trial Begins in California Over Social Media Addiction Claims

A trial commenced on Monday in the Los Angeles County Superior Court, California, addressing allegations that social media platforms contribute to user addiction and harm the mental health of young individuals. According to Ming Pao, this is the first case of its kind to reach the trial stage. A 20-year-old woman from California and her mother have accused Instagram and YouTube of intentionally designing addictive platforms, which they claim led to the woman's anxiety and suicidal thoughts. The defense attorneys argue that the plaintiff's psychological issues stem from family trauma rather than social media. The verdict in this case could influence the outcome of over a thousand similar lawsuits.