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.
