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EPISODE · Apr 12, 2026 · 22 MIN

Two US court losses show the shifting tide against Meta – Full Story podcast

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Last month in the United States in two separate courtrooms, in two separate states and in the span of just two days, the world’s most powerful social media company, Meta, was sent a message. The cases in New Mexico and California found Meta liable for products that inflict harm on young people, and were the first of thousands to go to court. Technology reporter for Guardian US Dara Kerr speaks to Nour Haydar about the landmark verdicts and why some believe this could be big tech’s big tobacco moment

Last month in the United States in two separate courtrooms, in two separate states and in the span of just two days, the world’s most powerful social media company, Meta, was sent a message. The cases in New Mexico and California found Meta liable for products that inflict harm on young people, and were the first of thousands to go to court. Technology reporter for Guardian US Dara Kerr speaks to Nour Haydar about the landmark verdicts and why some believe this could be big tech’s big tobacco moment

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