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NPR Technology · 3/26/2026
A jury found Meta and Google were to blame for the depression and anxiety of a woman who compulsively used social media as a child. The landmark verdict may influence the outcome of other lawsuits.
NPR Technology · 3/25/2026
The verdict marks the end of the first-ever jury trial over whether tech giants should be held accountable for social media addiction. It may influence the outcome of 2,000 other pending lawsuits.
NPR Technology · 3/25/2026
Data brokers buy up huge amounts of information from cell phones and browsers to sell for targeted advertising. But the government, including ICE, also buys the data.
NPR Technology · 3/24/2026
The jury agreed that Meta engaged in "unconscionable" trade practices that unfairly took advantage of the vulnerabilities of and inexperience of children. Jurors found there were thousands of violations, each counting separately toward a penalty of $375 million.
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