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Can You Sue an Algorithm for Pushing Your Kid Toward Self-Harm? A Jury Just Said Yes.

Yes—one jury returned a plaintiff verdict, finding a social media company financially liable for harms tied to its recommendation algorithm. That ruling signals parents may sue when algorithmic feeds allegedly push minors toward self-harm, though appeals and Section 230 defenses still matter. This article explains the verdict, legal theories, and what it means for future

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