The era of digital immunity is facing its ultimate challenge. Today, January 28, 2026, jury selection continues in Los Angeles Superior Court for the first-ever "bellwether" trial against social media giants Meta and YouTube. While the case originally included TikTok and Snap, both companies reached last-minute, undisclosed settlements this week to avoid the public scrutiny of a jury trial. This landmark case centers on a 19-year-old plaintiff, identified as K.G.M., who alleges that deliberate design features—such as infinite scroll, auto-play, and psychologically manipulative notifications—addicted her to these platforms as a minor, leading to severe depression, body dysmorphia, and self-harm. This trial is a high-stakes test of whether tech companies can be held liable for their product architecture rather than the content users post. By focusing on the "reckless design" of the apps, attorneys hope to bypass the traditional protections of Section 230. The proceedings are expected to...