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EPISODE · Mar 26, 2026 · 19 MIN

Big tech’s big court loss + Qantas squeezes flights to save fuel

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Deep Dive: Meta and YouTube have been found liable in a landmark social media addiction trial – that's being called the ‘Big Tobacco’ moment for Big Tech. A Los Angeles jury has delivered the victory for a young woman who filed a lawsuit against the big tech giants, claiming their platforms contributed to her childhood social media addiction with negligence being a substantial factor  . In this episode of The Briefing, Natarsha Belling is joined by Seven’s Sarah Greenhalgh, who’s reported extensively on social media, to talk about the decision expected to have wide-reaching implications, potentially shaping the outcome of hundreds of similar cases currently moving through US courts.  Headlines:  Qantas to swap larger planes with smaller one to save on fuel National Cabinet to meet next week to discuss fuel crisis  Trump prepares to ‘unleash hell’ on 'uncooperative' Iran  Israel making further advances into Lebanon  NAB slashes almost 500 jobs    Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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