Why Meta started losing in court - podcast
Summary
Meta, the company that owns social media platforms, has faced new legal challenges in the US starting in 2026. Prosecutors have brought three major cases against Meta focusing not on what content is shared, but on how the platforms are designed and how that design may harm children and young people.Key Facts
- Investigative journalist Katy McQue has reported for years on the harm Meta’s platforms may cause to children.
- Despite evidence from journalists, prosecutors, and families, it was hard to take Meta to court before 2026.
- In 2026, three important legal cases against Meta took place in New Mexico, California, and another state.
- The New Mexico case highlighted issues related to child sexual exploitation linked to Meta’s platforms.
- The California case focused on mental health harms experienced by young users of Meta’s platforms.
- Another recent case led Meta to settle by paying $18 billion.
- These cases use a new legal argument that targets the design of Meta’s platforms, not just the content people post.
- This approach marks a shift in how social media companies can be held accountable for harm.
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