As US lawmakers struggle to pass online safety laws, LA and New Mexico juries take the lead, holding social media companies accountable for harming young users
A pair of verdicts held social media companies accountable for harming young users, highlighting a growing backlash as Congress struggles to pass legislation.
New York Times Cecilia Kang
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Discussion
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@juliaangwin
Julia Angwin
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The tide is turning. The dollar amount in this lawsuit- $6 million - is low, but the implications are massive. Tech companies are finally being held liable for designing harmful products. My latest for @nytopinion (gift link) on why this win matters. https://www.nytimes.com/...
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@meghanncuniff
Meghann Cuniff
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Inbox: “With this verdict, New Mexico becomes the first state in the nation to prevail at trial against a major tech company for harming young people. ... The jury found Meta liable for both claims brought by the State of New Mexico under the Unfair Practices Act.” [image]
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@outfrontcnn
Erin Burnett OutFront
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Former Meta employee says Mark Zuckerberg did not reply to his message about the danger Instagram poses to children, including his own daughter. “The research I did at Instagram found that 1 in 8 kids get unwanted sexual advances. 1 in 5 feel worse about themselves... he didn't […
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Barbara Ortutay
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Juries Turn on Big Tech Over Harm to Kids
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@meghanncuniff
Meghann Cuniff
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Two jurors spoke to reporters in the courthouse hallway about their $6 million verdict against Meta and YouTube. ($3M compensatory | $3M punitive, 70% Meta | 30% YouTube) One said Mark Zuckerberg's testimony “was not, it was — he changed it, and that didn't sit well with us.”