Meta lobbies US Congress for child‑harm lawsuit immunity in Kids Online Safety Act talks, critics warn of sweeping shield (opens original article in a new tab)

Meta has lobbied US Congress for legal immunity from child-harm claims tied to social media products like Instagram, as part of discussions around the Kids Online Safety Act, which could shield the company from lawsuits if passed.

• Meta lobbied US Congress for legal immunity from child-harm claims related to Instagram and other social media products.
• Proposed legislation could shield Meta and other platforms from thousands of lawsuits over harms to children if adopted.
• Meta claims the provision establishes national standards for youth safety, but critics argue it would block accountability for harms caused to children.