Monday, 26 January, 2026
Meta, Alphabet, and ByteDance Face Landmark Trial Over Social Media Addiction
Tech giants including Meta, Alphabet, and ByteDance are heading to a historic trial over allegations that their platforms were intentionally designed to hook young users. Hundreds of lawsuits claim the companies ignored the mental health risks of social media addiction in children. This legal battle could force radical changes to algorithm designs and industry-wide safety standards.
Read full story at Economic Times