US EditionParents see hope in back-to-back rulings that social media providers failed to protect young users
Juries in New Mexico and Los Angeles ruled Meta and YouTube designed platforms to exploit young users, resulting in a $375 million penalty and renewed calls for stronger regulation.
- On Tuesday, jurors in New Mexico and Los Angeles found Meta and Google-owned YouTube liable for prioritizing profits over safety, imposing a $375 million penalty against Meta.
- Prosecutors argued the companies designed their platforms to "hook" young users without concern for their well-being, failing to protect minors from harmful content including beauty standards and divisiveness.
- Families of victims, including Deb Schmill and Brian Montgomery, celebrated the rulings after their children Becca Schmill and Walker Montgomery died following platform interactions.
- Social media companies vowed to explore legal options and appeals, while the verdicts reflect a growing shift in public perception regarding tech giant accountability.
- The Kids Online Safety Act passed the U.S. Senate two years ago but has not yet cleared the House, leaving federal protections for youth stalled.
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Mississippi Father Hopeful Rulings That Social Media Providers Didn’t Protect Young Users
In the fallout of two significant trials that found social media companies liable for failing to protect young users, parents are speaking out about the need for safeguards. The post Mississippi Father Sees Hope in Back-to-Back Rulings That Social Media Providers Failed to Protect Young Users appeared first on Mississippi Free Press.
Meta stock falls 6%+ to a 10-month low after juries in two US trials found the company failed to adequately warn or protect young users (Harshita Mary Varghese/Reuters)
Harshita Mary Varghese / Reuters: Meta stock falls 6%+ to a 10-month low after juries in two US trials found the company failed to adequately warn or protect young users — Meta (META.O) shares fell 6% to a 10-month low on Thursday after rulings this week found the Facebook parent failed to…
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Parents see hope in rulings that social media providers failed to protect young users
The verdicts illustrate a growing shift in public perception of social media companies and their responsibilities for keeping young people safe on their platforms.
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Parents see hope in back-to-back rulings that social media providers failed to protect young users
Parents are wondering what is next after juries in New Mexico and Los Angeles found social media providers failed to protect young users.
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