Google’s YouTube settles case over social media harm to children (opens original article in a new tab)

Google's YouTube settled a lawsuit with a minor who claimed the platform harmed his mental health, with the case resolved before a trial that would have examined social media's role in youth mental health issues. Other companies are still facing trials in California courts.

• Google's YouTube settled a lawsuit with a minor over alleged mental health damage from the platform
• The settlement comes ahead of a second California trial involving social media's impact on youth mental health
• Other companies like Meta, Snap, and TikTok are still facing trials in California courts
• Over 3,300 addiction-related lawsuits against social media companies are pending in California state court