
newsMar 25, 202611:54failed
Big tech reckoning: Meta ordered to pay $375m in landmark case - The Latest
About this episode
A court in the US has ordered Meta to pay $375m after a jury found that the company, which owns Facebook and Instagram, enabled harm including child sexual exploitation on its platforms. The landmark victory marks the first time the social media corporation has been successfully sued by a US state over child safety issues. Could it set a new precedent for holding big tech to account? Lucy Hough speaks to the investigative reporter Katie McQue – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Get every episode summarized
Each time Today in Focus publishes, we email you a written briefing from the transcript — the topics, who appeared, and any specific claims, with the ad reads skipped.
Email me new episodesFree for 3 shows. No card needed.
Hosts & guests
No transcript yet
This episode has not been transcribed. Request it and it moves to the front of the queue.
More episodes
More from Today in Focus

Is Trump trying to buy votes? – The Latest
Today in Focus
Sep 10, 202613:34completed

The young and healthy Dutchman who moved into a care home
Today in Focus
Sep 10, 202631:50completed

Why is Trump silent on UK sanctions against Israeli West Bank settlements? – The...
Today in Focus
Sep 9, 202612:43completed

Inside Reform UK
Today in Focus
Sep 9, 202630:11completed