Jury deliberating in landmark trial over children's safety risks on Meta

""It's clear that young people are spending too much time on Meta's products, they've lost control. Meta knew that and it didn't disclose it.""

""The safety issues that you've heard about in this case, weren't mistakes. .... They were a product of a corporate philosophy that chose growth and engagement over children's safety.""

A jury is deliberating in a trial where Meta is accused of misleading users regarding the safety of its platforms for children. Meta's attorneys argue that the company has protections in place, but some harmful content still reaches users. Prosecutors claim Meta prioritizes profits over safety, violating consumer protection laws. They highlight concerns about algorithms recommending harmful content and the enforcement of minimum user age. Closing statements emphasized that safety issues stem from a corporate philosophy favoring growth over children's safety.

Read at ABC7 Los Angeles