Global News Podcast Meta and Google found negligent in social media addiction trial
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Mar 26, 2026 A California jury says Meta and Google built addictive platforms, in a case that could ripple across the tech world. Whistleblower claims add more drama. There is also a tense standoff over possible US-Iran talks, frustration over life in Venezuela, an Air Canada language row, a possible d'Artagnan discovery, and fresh clues about when dogs first bonded with humans.
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Social Media Addiction Verdict Could Reshape Platforms
- A California jury found Meta and Google liable for designing addictive platforms that harmed a young woman’s mental health, a ruling experts say could reshape social media for minors.
- The case highlighted features like notifications, auto-scroll, and recommendations; Frances Haugen said Meta kept late-night alerts despite tests showing kids felt less stressed when they were removed.
Iran Denials Expose US Messaging and GOP Strains
- Tehran rejected President Trump’s claim that US-Iran negotiations are underway, framing American talk of dialogue as evidence Washington’s position has weakened.
- David Willis said Republican support is fraying as lawmakers complain of vague war aims, unknown ground troop plans, rising costs, and no timeline.
Iranian Protester Describes War and Repression Trap
- Iranian exile Kamal Abbasi said protesters expected US and Israeli intervention to bring freedom, but instead civilians were trapped between bombing and repression.
- He said blast shock killed his 82-year-old father, cracked their home’s walls, and left him convinced returning to Iran is unsafe under the ayatollahs.
