A landmark verdict in the United States has found Meta Platforms liable for endangering children on its social media platforms.A jury in New Mexico ruled that the company failed to adequately protect minors from online threats, including sexual exploitation, predatory behavior, and trafficking risks. The jury awarded $375 million in damages, significantly lower than the $2.2 billion initially sought by the state.This case is one of the first major jury verdicts holding a social media giant accountable for child safety failures, potentially setting a precedent for future lawsuits against Big Tech companies.Meta has responded by stating it will challenge the verdict, maintaining that it invests heavily in user safety across its platforms.Meanwhile, a separate case in California is ongoing, where Meta Platforms and YouTube face allegations of harming children through addictive platform designs.Watch the full video for a breakdown of the case, what it means for social media regulation, and how this could impact platforms like Facebook and Instagram globally.
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