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Prince Harry Meets Bereaved Families in Los Angeles as First Jury Trial Over Alleged Social Media Design Harms Begins

Harry and Meghan said the case is a pivotal test of whether platforms intentionally built addictive features that harm children.

Overview

  • Video shared by BBC Breakfast shows Harry visibly moved as he told parents "None of you should be here" and likened their fight to David versus Goliath.
  • The jury trial in California Superior Court in Los Angeles targets Meta and YouTube over claims their design choices addict young users, with proceedings expected to run about six weeks.
  • Plaintiffs include a lead case by a 19-year-old identified as KGM and hundreds of families alleging features like infinite scroll and manipulative algorithms prioritized engagement and profits.
  • Meta and YouTube reject the allegations, with Meta pointing to teen-account protections and parental tools, while plaintiffs press for accountability.
  • British parent Ellen Roome, who is campaigning for "Jools’ Law" to preserve children’s social-media data after death, traveled to Los Angeles seeking answers about her 14-year-old son.