Lawyers in landmark social media addiction trial make final appeals to the jury

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Lawyers presented closing arguments in a landmark social media addiction trial involving Meta and Google-owned YouTube.
The plaintiff, a 20-year-old woman, claims social media addiction worsened her depression and suicidal thoughts.
The trial's outcome could influence thousands of similar lawsuits against social media companies.
Plaintiff's attorney argued social media companies targeted vulnerable users, citing internal documents.
Defense attorneys countered that the plaintiff's mental health struggles predated her social media use.
YouTube's defense emphasized it is not a social media platform and lacks addictive features like Instagram.
Jurors must decide if the platforms' negligence was a 'substantial factor' in the plaintiff's harm.
The jury will determine potential damages, considering the value of a 'lost childhood.'

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