Meta’s Big Reckoning Is Here
Meta is currently facing a federal civil trial in California brought by 29 state attorneys general regarding the company's impact on children. The plaintiffs allege that Meta violated COPPA laws and misled consumers, while Meta argues it is protected by Section 230.
Why it matters
This trial is a significant test of tech platform liability and the enforcement of child privacy protections in the digital age.
In case you missed it in the spring, Meta (along with YouTube) lost a landmark social media case in California, in which a jury found the companies liable for harming a young user with certain design features in their apps. Then, earlier this month, Meta was ordered to pay more than $940 million in the state of New Mexico for being a public nuisance and causing psychological harm to children.
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