Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! - Prince Harry & Meghan Back Families in Big Tech Trial
Episode Date: March 16, 2026Prince Harry and Meghan Markles Archewell Philanthropies group has thrown their support behind a landmark trial in Los Angeles, targeting Meta and YouTube over allegations of fueling social media... addiction in young users. The couples statement, posted on their website, praised the courage of parents and advocates pushing for safer tech, highlighting evidence such as internal documents and testimony from Metas CEO. The jury is currently deliberating, with both companies denying responsibility. The Sussexes have made online safety a core focus, growing support networks for affected families and honoring victims through memorials. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d1e4cdf8fac5b0b9
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This is your entertainment update for March 16th.
Prince Harry and Megan Markle's office released a statement supporting families in a key Los Angeles trial over social media addiction.
The case targets meta and YouTube.
With a 20-year-old plaintiff claiming early use of their platforms fueled her addiction, depression, and suicidal thoughts.
Their Archwell Philanthropies group praised the courage of parents and advocates pushing for safer tech.
The statement appeared on the couple's Sussex website.
calling the trial a major step in examining big tech's design choices and impact on kids.
It noted evidence like internal documents on youth app time and under 13 users on Instagram,
plus testimony from META CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
TikTok and Snap settled early, leaving META and YouTube to face the jury, which started deliberating Friday.
The panel must decide on negligence and if it caused harm,
then possibly damages if liable.
Both companies deny responsibility.
Meta says the plaintiff had issues before social media,
while YouTube stresses it's different from validation-driven apps and points to existing,
safety tools, and parental controls.
The Sussexes have made all mine safety a core focus,
growing support networks for affected families across countries
and honoring victims through memorials.
This statement comes as the verdict hangs in the balance.
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