Meta, TikTok and YouTube are on trial over whether their apps hurt children

In this photo illustration, a teenager uses her mobile phone to access social media on Jan. 31, 2024, in New York City. A major trial starting Tuesday will determine whether social media companies intentionally designed their products to be addictive for children.

A trial kicking off in a Los Angeles courtroom marks the first time a jury will hear claims that social media companies knowingly hook young users and cause harm.

(Image credit: Spencer Platt)