A Los Angeles jury has found Google and Meta liable for harm linked to youth social media use, awarding a combined $6 million in damages. The case focused on a young woman who said early use of YouTube and Instagram contributed to addiction, depression, and suicidal thoughts. The verdict is part of a growing wave of lawsuits challenging social media platforms over design choices that plaintiffs say harm children. In a separate New Mexico case, Meta was ordered to pay $375 million after jurors found it misled users and failed to protect children from sexual exploitation. At the heart of these cases is Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which has historically shielded platforms from liability over user content. Plaintiffs argue harm arises from platform design, not user posts — a distinction courts are increasingly willing to consider. Both Google and Meta plan to appeal, meaning the outcomes could influence how tech companies are regulated and how online platforms are design...