1 down, 1000s to go: A landmark verdict could reshape social media

New York — 

A first-of-its-kind decision marked a crucial moment of accountability for social media companies. It’s just the beginning.

Meta, YouTube, TikTok and Snap face thousands of lawsuits from individuals and families, as well as school districts and state attorneys general. Each case, some which are set to go to trial next year, is different. But a landmark judgment Wednesday could offer hints about what’s to come.

History is littered with companies that have lost significant court cases with massive penalties and survived just fine, of course. But often those cases brought changes within companies

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