Google and Meta Found Liable for Harming the Mental Health of Minors
Release Date: 04/02/2026
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info_outlineIn two landmark court decisions last week, tech giants Google and Meta were found liable for inflicting mental health harms on minors by making their social media platforms intentionally addictive, and Meta was found liable for failing to protect young users from child predators. We delve into the important details, the response from parents who lost children to suicide or other ‘online challenges,' and what happens going forward.