{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Social Media ADDICTION Lawsuit: Jury Finds META Algorithms HARMFUL to Kids!","description":"The verdict is in. In one of the first major trials in the social media addiction litigation, juries have now ruled \u2014 and the implications are massive. In this episode of Cut to the Chase, Steve Smith returns to break down what just happened in the Meta lawsuit, including verdicts in both New Mexico and Los Angeles, and what they reveal about how social media platforms are designed. This is no longer theory. The courts have now recognized that these platforms may be engineered for addiction \u2014 and that harm to children is real.  What You\u2019ll Learn: What the Meta lawsuit verdict actually proved  Why this case focuses on algorithms \u2014 not content How platforms are designed to maximize engagement and dependency The role of Section 230 and why it may not apply here What this means for future lawsuits across tech (gaming, gambling, etc.) Why this could become one of the largest mass torts in history  Key Insight: This case isn\u2019t about what users post. It\u2019s about how platforms are built to keep you scrolling \u2014 and what happens when that design causes real harm.  Guest: Steve Smith Vice President of Business Development, Broughton Partners  Why This Matters: If you\u2019re a parent, attorney, or even just someone who spends hours a day on your phone, this conversation will change how you think about social media. Because the question is no longer if these platforms are addictive\u2026 It\u2019s what happens now that it\u2019s been proven. Subscribe for more: Real conversations on law, business, and the cases shaping our world.  Join the conversation: Do you think social media companies should be held legally responsible for addiction? #Meta #SocialMedia #Addiction #TechNews #Lawsuit #MentalHealth #Parenting #MassTorts #LegalNews #Algorithms ","author_name":"Cut To The Chase: Podcast Hosted by Gregg Goldfarb","author_url":"https:\/\/gregggoldfarb.com\/","html":"