Is Social Media Liable for Teen Mental Health? A Bellwether Trial Begins
Podcast: WSJ Opinion: Potomac WatchPublished On: Thu Jan 29 2026
Description: The lawsuit in California involves a young woman who says addictive use of social sites led to anxiety and body-image problems. But can she prove causation, does Section 230 immunity stand in the way, and is this the right role for the courts? Plus, Australia's ban on users under 16 has deactivated five million accounts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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