Meta Lobbies Congress to Shield It From Child-Harm Lawsuits

Hindustan Times—Meta is pressing members of Congress to pass legislation that would protect the company from lawsuits alleging its platforms caused harm to children, Reuters reported exclusively. The tech giant has argued that comprehensive federal legislation on youth social media safety would be preferable to a patchwork of state laws and individual suits. Critics say the lobbying effort is an attempt to escape accountability after thousands of families sued Meta claiming Instagram and Facebook contributed to mental health crises in minors. The lobbying campaign comes as Congress debates several proposals on children's online safety.

• Hindustan Times — Hindustan Times: Meta pressing US lawmakers for federal protection from suits over child safety.
• Memeorandum — Meta lobbies Congress for protection from child-harm lawsuits (Jody Godoy/Reuters)
• Drudge Report — Meta lobbies Congress for shield from child-harm lawsuits
• Reuters — Reuters exclusive: Meta is lobbying Congress for a legal shield against child-harm lawsuits.