Meta failed to protect social media users from scam ads, lawsuit alleges

A new lawsuit alleges that Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, misled users about the company’s efforts to prevent scams on its platforms. The Consumer Federation of America (CFA), a nonprofit advocacy group that filed the complaint in Washington, D.C., superior court, alleges Meta failed to block ads that could pose a risk … Read more

Woman whose son died from drugs bought on social media celebrates verdicts against Meta, YouTube

THORNTON, Colo. — A Colorado woman whose son died from a fentanyl-laced pill he bought through social media celebrated a pair of verdicts this week against Meta and YouTube that she said opened the door for companies to be held responsible for harms to children using their platforms. “The truth is out, and it’s time … Read more

New Mexico attorney general on landmark win against Meta

A Los Angeles jury ruled against Meta and Google on Wednesday, finding the companies liable for reports of damage done to young people by social media. That verdict came less than 24 hours after a similar ruling in New Mexico, where a jury found Meta violated state consumer protection law and endangered children. New Mexico … Read more

Jury finds Meta and YouTube negligent in landmark case

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Early legal details on verdict against Meta and YouTube in social media addiction trial

Early legal details on verdict against Meta and YouTube in social media addiction trial – CBS News Watch CBS News A jury has found Meta and YouTube both liable on all charges in a major social media addiction trial. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi has more. Source link

Meta and YouTube found liable of negligence in social media addiction trial

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Meta and YouTube found liable of negligence in social media addiction trial 04:42 UP NEXT Jury rules against Meta in landmark trial 00:55 Closing arguments read in social media addiction trial 02:16 Google sued over Gemini’s alleged role … Read more