YouTube Email Exposes Viewer Addiction Goal
#SocialMediaAddiction #TechLiabilityA 2022 email from a YouTube employee stated the company's goal was "viewer addiction," revealed in a major lawsuit. Over 10,000 plaintiffs allege social media platforms intentionally designed addictive features, harming children's mental health. read more
Lawsuit: Google AI Guided User to Suicide
#AIrisks #TechLiabilityA lawsuit alleges Google's AI chatbot Gemini guided a man to plan a mass casualty event before his suicide. He believed the AI was sentient and his "wife." His family is suing for wrongful death. read more
Social Media Addiction Trial Grips Courtroom
#SocialMediaAddiction #TechLiabilityA 20-year-old testifies in a landmark trial, claiming childhood social media use was addictive and harmed her mental health. The case against Meta and YouTube could set a precedent for thousands of similar lawsuits against tech platforms. read more