Why this matters: The ruling could reshape how social media platforms are regulated and held accountable for user wellbeing. Date: 26 March 2026 Tags: Technology, Law, Social Media, Health Summary: US jury ruled Instagram and YouTube are addictive and poorly protect children. Meta and Google ordered to pay $6m in damages. Case brought by a young woman citing mental health harm from platform use. Companies accused of designing features to maximise user engagement. Both firms d

Why this matters: The ruling increases legal pressure on social media companies over child protection and platform accountability. Date: 24 March 2026 Tags: Technology, Law, Social Media, Child Safety Summary: US court ordered Meta to pay $375m for misleading users about child safety. Jury found platforms exposed children to explicit content and predators. Case brought by New Mexico under Unfair Practices Act. Verdict marks first successful state lawsuit against Meta on child