Thursday, 26 March, 2026
Meta and Google Face "Big Tobacco" Style Reckoning Over Social Media Addiction Trial
By Isha
Tech giants Meta and Google are bracing for a landmark trial that could mirror the historic fallout faced by the tobacco industry. Allegations suggest the platforms knowingly designed addictive features that harmed the mental health of young users. This legal battle threatens to impose massive financial penalties and strict regulatory oversight, potentially forcing a fundamental redesign of social media algorithms to prioritize user safety.
Read full story at Economic Times