Meta and YouTube found liable on all charges in social media trial
The verdict, which caps a weeks-long trial in Los Angeles, could set a legal precedent for similar allegations brought against social media companies.
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The verdict, which caps a weeks-long trial in Los Angeles, could set a legal precedent for similar allegations brought against social media companies.
In a potentially bellwether case, a plaintiff alleges that social media companies deliberately design their platforms to target children.
In one of more than 1,000 similar lawsuits nationwide, tech giants Meta, TikTok and YouTube are heading to trial after a lawsuit alleged the companies knowingly designed addictive features to keep young people on their platforms. Depending on the outcome, the trial could result in the companies paying billions of dollars in damages and having to make changes to their platforms. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
The cost of YouTube TV has soared nearly 140% since the streaming platform launched in 2017.
Susan Wojcicki served as CEO of YouTube for nine years before stepping down in February 2023.
Parenting YouTuber Ruby Franke and her business partner Jodi Hildebrandt have been sentenced on child abuse charges.
Justin Mohn, 32, was charged with first-degree murder after he allegedly beheaded his father and publicized it in a 14-minute YouTube video.
The graphic video allegedly showing Justin Mohn after the murder was first uploaded on YouTube and then circulated for hours on the internet.
After renovating and resorting a historic 1700s farmhouse, Ruth and Bob McKeaney made Hillside Farm, located just outside Philadelphia, a tribute to family, friends and notable design.
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A young Connecticut boy was the victim of a mean-spirited prank. His community responded with an outpouring of kindness.
Up until Friday, all images seen of the planet were technically of its past.
The veteran science YouTuber and best-selling author announced he has Hodgkin's lymphoma.
YouTube's decision means the former president's accounts on three major social media platforms have been restored ahead of the 2024 election.
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Christopher Schaffer and Patrick Phyrillas were both content creators for Schaffrilllas Productions.
The company blamed the mixup on its algorithms.
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YouTube appeared to be experiencing widespread service disruption Tuesday night, showing users a blank website frame instead of the usual site populated by videos.
The video shows officers talking to her for about 20 minutes to evaluate her mental state.
"They created a successful model monetizing kids' data," said Jeff Chester, director of the Center for Digital Democracy.
