Meta and Google are facing product scrutiny, including shared liability in major addiction trials, lobbying for legal immunity in KOSA, and product facing child-harm lawsuits.
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Updated Sep 4
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Meta and Google are facing product scrutiny, including shared liability in major addiction trials, lobbying for legal immunity in KOSA, and product facing child-harm lawsuits.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Judge Nguyen issued an opinion against Meta in ongoing addiction lawsuits involving Google.1 source
Companies face regulatory scrutiny over KOSA and social media products.1 source
Meta and Google face product liability issues stemming from addiction trials and child-harm lawsuits.1 source
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The entities involved
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Meta
American technology company
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Google
American multinational technology company, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.
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