The first social media addiction trial

The first social media addiction trial

Published: March 26, 2026

Duration: 17:10

If you've ever felt like social media is designed to make it feel impossible to put your phone down, a jury in the U.S. just agreed with you. They’ve ordered Meta and YouTube to pay for it. This landmark trial was the first in a series of court cases that could reshape how social media works worldwide. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explain how we got here, and what it means for the future of the world’s most popular apps. 

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Sam Koslowski
Producer: Rosa Bowden 

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