Meta and YouTube face multimillion-dollar verdicts in youth harm cases

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Juries in California and New Mexico last week held Meta and Alphabet's YouTube liable for harms to young users, awarding a total of over $381 million in damages. The cases targeted platform features rather than third-party content, challenging long-standing Section 230 protections. Company lawyers have vowed to appeal the rulings.

A California jury awarded $6 million to a young woman identified as KGM. The plaintiff argued that features on Instagram and YouTube, including infinite scroll, autoplay, and notifications, caused her addiction. Evidence included internal Meta documents supporting these claims against the platforms' designs for engaging young users.

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Illustration showing Mark Zuckerberg receiving a police report from Swedish media group Utgivarna over scam ads on Facebook.
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Swedish media group reports Mark Zuckerberg over scam ads

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The Swedish media organization Utgivarna has filed a police report against Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg for fraud related to scam ads on Facebook. Representing SVT, SR, TV4 and others, the group accuses the platform of exploiting media houses and journalists while profiting from criminal activities. The report follows repeated demands for action that have yielded no change.

New Mexico jury fines Meta $375 million in child safety case

A jury in New Mexico ruled Meta liable for violating the state's consumer protection laws, ordering the company to pay a $375 million penalty. The verdict stems from allegations that Meta misled users about platform safety amid child exploitation risks. Meta plans to appeal the decision.

Mark Zuckerberg testifies in Instagram addiction trial

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Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, defended his company's social media platforms during testimony in a Los Angeles court this week. The trial stems from a 2023 lawsuit alleging Instagram addiction caused harm to a young user. Zuckerberg pushed back on claims of intentional addictiveness while discussing child safety measures.

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Meta faces class-action lawsuit over Ray-Ban smart glasses privacy

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A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Meta, accusing the company of misleading consumers about the privacy features of its Ray-Ban smart glasses. The suit follows a Swedish report revealing that contractors in Kenya reviewed sensitive footage captured by the devices, including bathroom use and intimate moments. Meta has confirmed using human reviewers for some data but claims privacy protections are in place.

Los Angeles County sues Roblox over child safety concerns

Los Angeles County has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, alleging the gaming platform engages in deceptive practices and fails to adequately protect children from predators and exploitation. The suit claims Roblox markets itself as safe for young users while its design exposes minors to harm. Roblox strongly disputes the allegations, emphasizing its ongoing safety improvements.

Reddit challenges Australia's under-16 social media ban in high court

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Reddit has filed a legal challenge against Australia's new law banning social media access for those under 16, arguing it imposes intrusive verification and limits free expression. The San Francisco-based company announced the High Court action on Thursday, shortly after implementing age verification measures to comply with the legislation that took effect on Tuesday. The ban targets platforms like TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and Reddit, with fines up to $33 million for non-compliance.

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