Why Big Tech Gets Advisory Juries In 'Socially Explosive' Suits

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A California federal judge has used advisory juries in prominent tech disputes, including challenges related to OpenAI's for-profit conversion and state claims against Meta over social-media addiction. Legal experts say advisory juries are uncommon but serve as a 'reality check' for judges handling socially explosive cases. The article focuses on how courts are using this tool to gauge public and evidentiary reactions in complex tech litigation. It emphasizes the procedural and strategic implications for high-profile software and platform companies rather than case outcomes.

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