TECHNOLOGYDAWN
Safety by design
A Los Angeles jury found Meta and Google negligent for platform designs that allegedly caused harm to a 20-year-old plaintiff, Kaley G.M., who claimed social media disrupted her mental health and daily life. The verdict marked the first U.S. jury trial holding tech companies accountable for platform design rather than user-generated content. Regulatory failures and growing global efforts to restrict children's access to social media were highlighted, including Australia's 2025 law and UK proposals.
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