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Moneycontrol11-02-2026, 10:45

Google Lawyer: YouTube Not Addictive for Plaintiff Kaley, Just 29 Mins Daily

  • Google's lawyer, Luis Li, argued that plaintiff Kaley used YouTube for an average of only 29 minutes per day over five years, denying addiction claims.
  • Kaley, her father, and her therapist did not consider her addicted, and her medical records also do not indicate addiction.
  • The trial in Los Angeles Superior Court tests thousands of similar lawsuits against social media giants like Meta and Google.
  • Kaley's lawyers allege social media platforms are designed to addict children, comparing them to 'slot machines' for mental stimulation.
  • Meta's lawyer, Paul Schmidt, attributed Kaley's distress to family turmoil and bullying, noting she used social media as a coping mechanism and creative outlet.

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