Meta avoids another trial over social media harms as teen plaintiff drops lawsuit
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A teen plaintiff dropping a social media harms case ahead of trial removes one flashpoint but not the regulatory and litigation overhang on engagement-driven platforms. If your product touches youth or mental health, assume the evidentiary bar is rising — and document your safety decisions like they’ll be read in court.
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