Jurors hold Meta liable in landmark ruling on child safety as cases loom for rivals

A seven-week Los Angeles trial ended with jurors finding Meta responsible for harming children by prioritizing profits over safety and by making false or misleading statements, under California's Unfair Practices Act. Meta plans to appeal. The verdict adds momentum to lawsuits against other platforms (e.g., YouTube, TikTok) and could influence ongoing and future cases about how social media design and algorithms impact kids, with potential years of litigation ahead.