Verdicts Against Meta and YouTube Validate Concerns Held by Parents and Child Safety Advocates
In a trial over social media companies having accountability for a rising mental health crisis among children, a Los Angeles jury found YouTube and Meta liable in a landmark verdict.
"I think these products are addictive," says Ann Skeet, senior director, leadership ethics.
"I think the companies have experienced a reputational hit that will be hard to recover from even though the fines themselves are not onerous for a company the size of Meta and Google, said Skeet.
Ann Skeet, senior director, leadership ethics, quoted by NBC Bay Area.
Mar 26, 2026