Meta and Snap return to a Los Angeles courtroom as jury selection begins for the next phase of a lawsuit alleging their platforms were designed to be addictive for young users. The case is brought by two teenage plaintiffs, who argue that features intended to keep people engaged harmed their mental health.

Outlets describe the trial as focused on allegations about specific engagement tools, including endless scrolling, and whether those design choices contributed to harm. While coverage is broadly consistent on what is being claimed and where the proceedings are taking place, some outlets emphasize the size and prominence of the companies involved, while others highlight the broader legal and regulatory pushback against social media platforms’ impact on children and teenagers.

Several reports also preview who may be involved in court. One outlet says Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and others are expected to testify, linking the proceedings to a high-profile corporate figure, while another frames the case as a major US test of the youth addiction claims.