BLACKSBURG, Va., March 27 -- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University issued the following news release:
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, lost back-to-back jury trials this week centered on accusations that social media platforms cause harm to children. While Meta plans to appeal, as does YouTube, also found liable in one of the verdicts, the cases heighten the probability of many more lawsuits to follow.
Virginia Tech social media expert Megan Duncan and political communications expert Cayce Myers outlined the possible effects of the case on public policy and consumers, while online digital privacy and tracking expert Donna Wertalik highlighted concerns for parents.
Consequences for platforms
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