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Section 230

Lawyer Mark Lanier, of the plaintiff Kaley G.M., speaks with the media outside the court after the jury found Meta and Google liable in a key test case accusing Meta and Google's YouTube of harming children's mental health through addictive social media platforms, in Los Angeles on March 25, 2026. Photo by Reuters/Mike Blake
Mar 26, 2026

Jury verdicts against Meta, Google tee up fight over tech liability shield

(Reuters) – Jurors in the first two trials in the U.S. from a growing wave of lawsuits targeting social media firms over harm to children have found Meta and Alphabet’s […]

Feb 9, 2026

California trial tests Big Tech liability for teen mental health

A California court will decide whether Meta and Google can be held liable for teen mental health harm caused by addictive social media design.

Jan 7, 2026

Appeals court questions Section 230 shield for social media

A federal appeals court signaled skepticism of Section 230 immunity as Meta, TikTok and others seek dismissal of youth social media addiction lawsuits

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