Italy's first collective lawsuit accuses Meta and TikTok of harming a minor via social media

In Asti, Italy, Irene Roggero Ugues and other families ally to file what is described as Italy's first collective action against Meta and TikTok, claiming their platforms exposed a 12-year-old girl to self-harm content and contributed to her death; the suit seeks tighter safeguards for minors and greater awareness of risks, while Meta and TikTok deny liability and tout their safety measures as European regulators tighten enforcement of the Digital Services Act.