Cathleen Berger2d ago
Good news from the U.S. are so rare these days, it’s hard to believe: #Meta was held accountable for addictive design. In a landmark ruling, the platform has to pay 3 million USD to one individual for damages to their wellbeing and mental health. - https://amp.dw.com/en/meta-youtube-found-liable-in-us-social-media-addiction-case/a-76532878
Meta, YouTube found liable in US social media addiction case

A California jury has declared that social media giants Meta and YouTube were liable for harming a young woman by designing their platforms to be addictive. The verdict could affect many more cases.

Deutsche Welle
Show threadCathleen Berger
This sets the scene for many more cases like this. While the evidence was striking, the case highlighted how little user safety features in platform design and decision-making. #SafetyByDesign
Mar 26 at 1:09pmMetatext
Show threadCathleen Berger2d ago
The EU‘s laws provide an even clearer framework to hold platforms accountable—not on an individual case by case level, but systematically. Notably, cases under article 28 DSA (protection of minors) should get ample inspiration from this U.S. ruling. #dsa #SocialMedia