Law firms investigate possible Australian cases after US jury finds Meta and YouTube designed addictive products

By Josh Taylor Technology reporter · The Guardian World

Courts in Australia may be willing to hold social media companies accountable for real-world harm, lawyers say Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australian law firms are investigating the scope for future legal cases after a landmark US court ruling that found Meta and YouTube liable for deliberately designing addictive products. A jury in Los Angeles ruled against the two tech giants on Wednesday , finding both to be negligent and having failed to provide adequate warnings about the potential dangers of their products. Continue reading...