Coverage dated March 24, 2026

As New Mexico jury finds Meta platforms harm children, social media firms await more legal decisions

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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The first jury verdict in a series of social media child safety trials this year is in — and it

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  1. WFMZ Allentown

    As New Mexico jury finds Meta platforms harm children, social media firms await more legal decisions (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The first jury verdict in a series of social media child safety trials this year is in — and it

  2. NBC4 Washington

    What could come next for other social media firms as a jury finds Meta platforms harm children (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    The verdict illustrates a growing shift in the public's perception of social media companies and their impact on young people's mental health.

  3. Christian Science Monitor

    Juries find social media platforms are harming teens’ health (opens Christian Science Monitor)

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    Juries in California and New Mexico found that social media platforms are harming children by creating addictive feeds. Meta and YouTube plan to appeal the verdicts.

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