"The fact that both companies were found liable in California, for deliberately designing addictive products that harmed a child, is a massive win for the coalition of campaigners aiming to use the US courts to force the platforms to change their products."
"Documents exposing executives' shockingly cavalier approach to young people's safety are now in the public square, and will help the industry's critics in future."
"One email from a Meta employee said targeting 11 year olds feels like tobacco companies a couple decades ago."
"If there is to be a meaningful pushback from governments and civil society against the tech companies' colossal sway over our lives, it is still in its earliest stages."
Two US juries found Meta and YouTube liable for designing addictive products that harmed children. The cases mark a significant victory for campaigners seeking to hold big tech accountable. Meta was also found liable for child sex trafficking on its platforms, resulting in a $375 million civil liability. Evidence from internal documents revealing executives' negligence towards young people's safety has shifted public attitudes. However, the push for stronger regulation is still in its early stages, and the rapid pace of digital innovation poses challenges for legislative responses.
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