Big tech companies are in court. Meta, ByteDance, and Google are there. They made social media. The companies are accused of making young people addicted. This hurt their mental health. The trial started on Tuesday. It could change laws for tech companies.
A young woman, KGM, is leading the case. Her lawyer says the apps trap young people. They use smart ways to keep them online. This makes them use apps too much. It causes them worry. This is a big fight. It challenges old rules for tech companies.
Snapchat made a deal last week. But Meta, ByteDance, and Google will have a full trial. The trial will look at how apps keep people using them. This includes messages and fun things to see. The lawyer says many young people suffer. He thinks this trial is important. It is the first time a social media company faces a jury.
The European Union is also watching tech companies. WhatsApp is a big online platform. It must keep users safe. It must do this soon. The EU is also checking Facebook and Instagram. They want to know if they protect children. Companies must now be more responsible. This trial could change things for all tech companies.