A Los Angeles jury found that Meta and YouTube knew their platforms posed risks to young people and bore responsibility for a young woman's mental health challenges. This decision marks a crucial moment of accountability following years of concerns from parents, advocates, and whistleblowers. The companies, along with TikTok and Snap, face thousands of lawsuits from other individuals and families, as well as school districts and state attorneys general. The verdict, which includes a combined $6 million in compensatory and punitive damages, is a small price to pay for companies as large as Meta and Google. However, the companies plan to appeal the decision and there is no guarantee that future cases will go the same way. The decision could signal major changes for Big Tech, whether through the courts, Congress or beyond.