Jury deliberates in landmark social media trial
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Jury deliberates in landmark trial over social media addiction claims against tech platforms.
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The case could establish legal precedent for holding social media companies liable for user dependency and mental health impacts.
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A jury has begun deliberations in a landmark trial involving social media addiction claims. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans is covering the proceedings. The case represents a significant legal challenge to social media platforms over their potential addictive properties.
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A jury is currently deliberating the landmark case against social media platforms.
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