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On February 4th, 2004, Mark Zuckerberg founded the company originally known as Facebook. From his lonely dorm room, he wanted to create a platform that could connect individuals all over the world. In October of 2021, the corporate name was rebranded to Meta Platforms, which now runs Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Reality Labs.
Over the last three decades, Zuckerberg has been highly praised for his development. These devices, however, have caused both positive and negative outcomes in the ever-changing 21st-century. And as of March 25th, 2026, the negatives are outweighing the positives.
In a recent court case filed by plaintiff, K.G.M, a jury found Meta and YouTube negligent in the design and operation of their social platforms. Going to court because of the apps ability to cause “social media addiction,” NBC News has noted “The Los Angeles County Superior Court jury said that Meta’s and YouTube’s negligence were a substantial factor in causing harm to the plaintiff, identified in court by her initials, K.G.M., and that the companies failed to adequately warn users of the dangers of Instagram (Meta’s platform) and YouTube (which is owned by Google).”