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The World Tonight

Meta and YouTube found liable in landmark trial

25 March 2026

38 minutes

Available for 3 days

A California jury has found the social media giants Meta and Google liable for harming a young user's mental health by deliberately making their products addictive. We hear from a former Facebook employee.

Also on the programme: amid talk of peace, many Iranians continue to flee their country. We hear from one who took part in January's bloody anti-regime protests.

And: the BBC has a new director general. Will the appointment from the world of tech help the corporation navigate a changing media landscape?