YouTube settles with teen averting new US addiction trial (opens original article in a new tab)

YouTube reached a confidential settlement with a 15-year-old who claimed social media use harmed his mental health, as part of ongoing legal battles over youth addiction.

• YouTube settled with a 15-year-old over mental health claims without admitting liability
• The case is part of a broader legal challenge against social media companies for youth addiction
• Another similar trial resulted in a $6 million verdict against Meta and Google