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In Landmark Trial, Plaintiff Says Social Media Harm Started at Age 6
A 20-year-old plaintiff identified as K.G.M. testified in a landmark bellwether trial against Meta and Instagram, claiming harm from social media addiction beginning at age 6. The case is part of broader litigation examining tech companies' liability for addictive platform design and its effects on minors. The outcome could have significant legal and regulatory implications for the social media industry.