Meta and Google Face Trial as Instagram and YouTube’s App Design Is Blamed for Mental Health Harm

Key Highlights: These days, social media app companies are under massive scrutiny by regulators and lawmakers around the world. The major point of concern is related to social media’s effect on minors’ mental health. TikTok, in the past, has been summoned by U.S. lawmakers for its addictive design that makes minor audiences hooked to the app, reportedly affecting their mental health and behavior. U.S. court case puts Instagram and YouTube’s app design under scrutiny Speaking of social media apps, Meta-owned Instagram and Google-owned YouTube have been flagged for similar issues in the past. But this time, Meta and YouTube are