Technology · 22 June 2026
Meta pushes for immunity from child-safety lawsuits
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If passed, the clause could undercut thousands of cases from families and schools, tucked into a bill meant to protect children. Reuters reported on Thursday that Meta is lobbying Congress to add language shielding platforms from state lawsuits over the safety of under-18s. Meta calls it national standards, not immunity, but critics disagree and the bill's Republican co-sponsor rejects the idea.
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