Big Tech is through harming our children. This is our time to fight back
The article discusses the growing backlash against Big Tech's impact on children's mental health. Courts are increasingly holding platforms accountable for their role in rising rates of anxiety and depression among teens. Recent jury rulings have resulted in significant financial penalties for companies like Meta and YouTube.
- ▪A California jury ordered Meta and YouTube to pay $3 million to a family over harm caused by their platforms.
- ▪A New Mexico jury imposed $375 million in civil penalties on Meta for misleading and endangering young users.
- ▪The article highlights the alarming increase in mental health issues among teens since the rise of smartphones and social media.
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Opinion Big Tech is through harming our children. This is our time to fight back Meta and YouTube have been ordered to pay millions as juries reject idea that platforms can build what they want. By Norman Woods Fox News Published May 31, 2026 7:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Pope Leo XIV calls for AI to be ‘disarmed’ in critical warning about emerging tech Forbes contributor Gene Marks assesses Pope Leo XIV’s concerns about the dangers of artificial intelligence on ‘Fox News Live.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! For years, America treated the internet like a free speech "Wild West," assuming the online world should operate with almost no guardrails.
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