A California jury has ordered Meta and Google to pay 3.5 million euros in damages to a young woman who sued the companies, claiming their platforms caused her addiction, anxiety, depression, and body dysmorphia. The plaintiff argued that features like infinite scroll and auto-play were designed to keep users hooked. While the companies denied the allegations, the jury found them negligent for failing to warn users about these risks. This ruling follows a separate 325-million-euro fine against Meta in New Mexico for failing to protect children. These cases highlight growing global concerns over the addictive design of social media, with the European Commission also investigating TikTok for similar violations.