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EXCLUSIVE: Meta lobbies Congress for protection from child-harm lawsuits

Meta is lobbying the U.S. Congress and California lawmakers for protection from fines and lawsuits related to child harm. A federal judge recently denied the company's attempt to dismiss a lawsuit brought by 29 state attorneys general. The legal battle centers on allegations that Facebook and Instagram were designed to addict children.

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New reports show Meta is expanding its lobbying efforts for legal immunity to include California lawmakers.

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  1. Meta Seeks Legal Shields Against Child Harm Lawsuits in DC and California

    Meta is lobbying the U.S. Congress and California lawmakers for protection from fines and lawsuits related to child harm. A federal judge recently denied the company's attempt to dismiss a lawsuit brought by 29 state attorneys general. The legal battle centers on allegations that Facebook and Instagram were designed to addict children.

    What's confirmed:

    • A federal judge rejected Meta's motion to dismiss a lawsuit alleging the company designed Facebook and Instagram to addict children.
    • Twenty-nine state attorneys general brought the social media addiction lawsuit against Meta.
    • Meta is seeking protection from lawsuits and fines related to child harm from both the U.S. Congress and California lawmakers.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The House's KIDS Act omits liability standards which may lead to a conflict with the Senate.
    • Meta is seeking specific exemptions from a California bill.
    confidence 90%

  2. Meta Lobbies Congress for Child-Harm Lawsuit Immunity

    Meta Platforms is seeking legal immunity from lawsuits regarding child harm tied to its platforms. The company is lobbying for these protections as part of the Kids Online Safety Act currently in the U.S. Senate. If passed, the law could undermine thousands of existing cases against Meta and other platforms.

    What's confirmed:

    • Meta is lobbying the U.S. Congress for legal immunity from child-harm claims.
    • The company faces thousands of lawsuits from young users and their families.
    • The lobbying effort is tied to the Kids Online Safety Act under consideration in the U.S. Senate.
    • Passed legislation could impact or undermine thousands of lawsuits against Meta and other online platforms.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The bill is part of negotiations between Blackburn and the White House to package child online safety bills with a provision to preempt some state laws.
    confidence 90%

  3. Meta Lobbies U.S. Congress for Immunity From Child-Harm Lawsuits

    Meta Platforms is seeking legal immunity from claims regarding child harm tied to its social media products, including Instagram. The company is facing thousands of lawsuits from families and young users. This effort is linked to the Kids Online Safety Act currently under Senate consideration.

    What's confirmed:

    • Meta Platforms lobbied the U.S. Congress for legal immunity from child-harm claims tied to social media products such as Instagram.
    • Meta faces thousands of lawsuits from young users and their families.
    • Meta is seeking this immunity as part of the Kids Online Safety Act under Senate consideration.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Meta may drop opposition to a kids online safety bill if it overwrites state AI laws.
    • Mark Zuckerberg is now backing the Kids Online Safety Act after years of opposition.
    confidence 95%