Verdict possible in landmark social media addiction case

A verdict is expected as soon as Tuesday in a landmark trial accusing Meta and Google of deliberately designing social media platforms to addict users. The case represents one of the first major legal challenges holding tech giants accountable for addictive product design practices that critics say harm young people's mental health and development. A ruling against the companies could expose them to significant liability and force changes to how platforms are engineered and marketed. The trial underscores growing legal and regulatory pressure on social media companies over their role in fostering compulsive user behavior. A favorable verdict for plaintiffs could embolden similar lawsuits against other tech platforms.