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Meta Found Liable for Harming Children's Mental Health by US Jury
First article: 25 mar. 2026, 11:16
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Last update: 25 mar. 2026, 13:05
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A US jury has delivered a landmark verdict finding Meta responsible for knowingly harming children's mental health. This decision marks a significant turning point in the ongoing debate about the impact of social media platforms on young users. The case centered on allegations that Meta was aware of the detrimental effects its platforms, particularly Instagram, had on children's mental well-being but failed to take adequate steps to protect them.Articles about this topic
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