Landmark social media verdicts offer takeaways for parents, experts say

Two landmark legal cases involving children and social media have prompted fresh scrutiny of platforms' safety practices and their potential mental health impacts on young users. The cases underscore longstanding concerns from parents and mental health experts about inadequate protections for minors on social networks, including features designed to maximize engagement without sufficient guardrails. Legal verdicts in these matters are expected to inform how platforms design their services and could influence future regulatory approaches to youth safety online. The outcomes carry implications for social media companies facing mounting pressure to demonstrate responsibility in their treatment of child users.