Mark Lanier Uses AI to Win $6 Million Meta, Google Addiction Verdict
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Updated · Business Insider · Jun 14
Mark Lanier Uses AI to Win $6 Million Meta, Google Addiction Verdict
1 articles · Updated · Business Insider · Jun 14
Summary
$6 million went to the plaintiff after a jury found Meta and Google negligent in a landmark social media addiction case Lanier said was powered by intensive AI-assisted trial work.
Boodlebox let Lanier's team compare models including ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini, turning limited overnight prep into what he described as the output of 10 extra workers during the monthlong trial.
Lanier said he used AI to analyze daily transcripts, test courtroom language and assess jury notes, while keeping humans in control after catching at least one incorrect citation from the record.
The verdict could shape thousands of similar lawsuits, and Boodlebox said its work with Lanier is helping it push beyond universities into enterprise and legal clients.