Jury selection begins in Meta youth harms trial in California federal court

Jury selection began Wednesday in Meta's federal trial over claims its platforms have harmed youth mental health and also track children in violation of federal law. Our correspondent Wassim Cornet tells us more.

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Jury selection begins in Meta youth harms trial in California federal court

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