The jury at the center of the social media trial in L.A. will be resuming their deliberations today, after the closing arguments last week.

Looking forward to reading about their decision.

"If jurors rule in favor of [the 20-year-old lead plaintiff], the social media companies could face harsh financial penalties, which plaintiffs’ lawyers hope will lead them to change fundamental aspects of how their platforms function."

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/mar/12/social-media-addiction-trial

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‘IG is a drug’: jury to deliberate as US trial over social media addiction wraps up

Meta and YouTube accused of creating harmful products in trial seen as a bellwether for attitudes towards social media

The Guardian

Finally. The jury in one of the ongoing social media trials reached a verdict.

"The jury ultimately decided that Meta should pay $375 million in damages."

Well. It's something, I guess.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/24/jury-reaches-verdict-in-meta-child-safety-trial-in-new-mexico.html

Can't wait to hear from California!

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@stefan Isn't tat like the equivalent of me being ordered to give whatever change I have in my pockets?

@JustinMac84 Yep. https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/META/financials/

There's a few smaller ongoing lawsuits, but I think the one in California will have a bigger impact. We'll see.

https://stefanbohacek.online/@stefan/116239017793329810