Landmark trials now underway allege Meta failed to protect children from sexual exploitation, grooming, and addiction-driven design.

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Meta faces two landmark trials in California and New Mexico over child safety allegations, marking the first time such cases have reached a jury. The New Mexico case centers on child sexual exploitation, with prosecutors using evidence from undercover operations and internal Meta documents showing the company knew about widespread abuse. A separate California case involves a woman alleging Instagram and YouTube caused addiction and mental health issues from childhood. Whistleblowers have repeatedly revealed Meta ignored safety concerns while prioritizing growth. While countries like Australia, France, and Spain have banned social media for minors, the US lacks comprehensive federal legislation beyond the 1998 COPPA law.

Child exploitation, grooming, and social media addiction claims put Meta on trial