Meta & YouTube GUILTY: What The Verdict Means for Your Kids & Big Tech
About this episode
The episode discusses the implications of a California jury ruling against Meta and YouTube for social media addiction and the responsibility of these platforms in protecting children.
On March 25, 2026, a California jury found Meta and YouTube liable for social media addiction, ordering them to pay $6 million in damages. It's the first time platforms have been ruled defective products based on design—not content. Over 2,000 similar lawsuits are pending. One day earlier, Meta was hit with a $375 million verdict in New Mexico for failing to protect children from predators. Jesse breaks down the trial, the internal documents proving Meta knew Instagram harmed kids under 13, how the companies defended themselves, whether it's parents' responsibility or the platforms', and what's next globally. Countries like Australia, Spain, and France are banning social media for minors. This is Big Tech's Big Tobacco moment. SPONSORS/PRODUCTS I USE - Get nutritional supplements that work as hard as you do: www.puristnutrition.com - Upgrade to natural, high-quality male-grooming products at www.basedbodyworks.com , and use code word STRONGERWEEKLY for 20% off - Build a world-class home gym with Rep Fitness: www.repfitness.com - Bulletproof your drinking with Clutch; medication-assisted…
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