Meta’s reckoning over kids safety is in the hands of two juries
Two high-stakes jury deliberations are poised to determine the future legal landscape for Meta, potentially ushering in significant changes or upholding the current operational status quo for large digital platforms. These cases represent a critical juncture in holding tech companies accountable for their platform's impact on young users. In New Mexico, a jury is considering allegations that Meta facilitated child predators on its services, a charge the company strongly refutes. Simultaneously, a Los Angeles jury is nearing a verdict in a separate case that questions whether Meta and Google should be liable for creating addictive products, specifically impacting a young woman. The outcomes of these trials could set crucial precedents for platform responsibility and child safety online.
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