Kaley G. M.

Kaley G. M. is a 20-year-old from California who began using YouTube at age six and creating content by age eight. She acquired her first mobile phone at age nine and subsequently joined Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat. Kaley is central to a landmark case in Los Angeles, California, where Meta and YouTube were sued for allegedly causing addiction in minors. The jury found Meta and YouTube negligent in generating addiction among young users on their platforms. This case, considered a pioneer in the United States, highlights the potential role of technology companies in contributing to social media addiction among children and adolescents. Kaley's early and extensive engagement with social media platforms makes her experience relevant to the broader discussion about the impact of these platforms on young people's mental health and well-being.