Briefing: Meta and Google liable for social media harm to kids mental health in landmark US case

In a significant legal decision, a jury has determined that Meta and Google are liable for damages related to the mental health impacts of their social media platforms on children.

The jury awarded a total of $3 million, with the majority of the financial responsibility falling on Meta, the parent company of Instagram.

This ruling raises important questions about the accountability of social media companies in relation to user health, particularly among younger demographics.