Event Brief
California Court Begins Social Media Trial Over Mental Health
Filed: Feb 09, 2026 at 12:05 PM ET
Summary: A trial starts to determine if Instagram and YouTube harmed a woman's mental health through addictive design.
WHO: K.G.M., Meta Platforms, Alphabet
WHAT: Trial regarding social media's impact on mental health
WHEN: Feb 08, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: California
WHY: To assess liability of Big Tech for mental health issues
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