YouTube VP Denies Platform Designed for Addiction in US Trial

• YouTube VP Cristos Goodrow insisted the platform aims to provide value, not addiction, during a social media addiction trial in Los Angeles.
• Goodrow denied YouTube is designed to maximize time, despite company documents showing viewer engagement as a priority.
• He differentiated YouTube from platforms like Facebook, stating it's not for friend connections or text sharing.
• Goodrow acknowledged harmful effects of excessive viewing and highlighted features like view timers and break prompts for children.
• The trial, involving Kaley GM, a 20-year-old heavy social media user, will determine if Google and Meta deliberately designed platforms for compulsive use.