Game-Changer: $375 Million Verdict Paves the Way for Big Tech Accountability in Protecting Children

Image Credit: rrraven/123rf.com A New Mexico jury has found Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, liable for knowingly harming children’s mental health and for engaging in misleading practices regarding platform safety. This landmark verdict, reached last Tuesday after a nearly seven-week trial, marks the first case of its kind to reach a jury…

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Brazil’s Groundbreaking Law Shifts Blame: Online Platforms, Not Parents, Held Accountable for Children’s Harm

Image Credit: towfiqu/123rf.com Brazil has enacted a groundbreaking law aimed at protecting children from the harmful effects of addictive digital design. The Digital Statute of Children and Adolescents, which took effect last week, prohibits features such as infinite scrolling and autoplay video for users under 16 years old. This legislation marks a significant shift in…

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