Meta, YouTube Face Lawsuits Over Child Harm: Design or Content?

• Two US courtrooms are hearing cases against Meta and YouTube regarding platform design and child harm.
• California case alleges YouTube and Instagram deliberately designed platforms to be addictive for minors, leading to mental health issues.
• New Mexico lawsuit accuses Meta of enabling child sexual exploitation and misrepresenting platform safety for young users.
• Plaintiffs argue corporate design decisions, like infinite scrolling and algorithmic recommendations, prioritize engagement over child safety.
• Both companies deny allegations, stating their platforms are not addictive and that they prioritize user safety, challenging the claims of harm.