Pakistan, Feb. 9 -- A California trial over Instagram and YouTube's addictive design began Monday in Los Angeles, testing whether Big Tech can be held liable for harming young users. The lawsuit was filed by 20-year-old K.G.M., who claims the platforms fueled her depression and suicidal thoughts. Meta Platforms and Google, which own Instagram and YouTube respectively, are the defendants.

K.G.M. alleges that the apps' attention-grabbing features got her addicted at a young age and contributed to her mental health struggles. Her lawyers say the companies were negligent, failed to warn users, and were a substantial factor in her injuries. The jury will consider damages for pain and suffering, and possibly punitive damages.

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