This week, some of the world's biggest tech companies are facing a landmark trial in the U.S. Meta, which owns Instagram and Facebook, along with YouTube, are being sued over claims that their platforms are designed to be addictive to children and harm their mental health. The first in a series of trials will take place in LA, but could reshape how social media works worldwide. Today, we’ll explain what's happening, how we got here, and what it could mean for young people everywhere, including here in Australia. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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