Meta is once again heading to trial

This is not just about another potential fine to major social media companies:

➊ 1.4 trillion dollars is more or less equal to Meta’s current market cap. Meta wouldn’t even have the money to pay damages in that range and would be worth nothing, if it had to face such a liability.

This would also mean that Meta’s business model is unsustainable once you take into account the costs of the damages it generates.

➋ This ruling rejects Meta’s appeal based on Section 230, which attempted to defend its immunity based on the fact that its toxic content is generated by third parties.

A trial against Meta and Tiktok should therefore start on August 19th.

“The Attorneys General will prove that Meta deceived the public about the safety of its platforms while deliberately designing them to induce compulsive use and increase revenue.”

And this is just one of the many trials major social media companies are currently facing.

2026 is definitely a pivotal year in regaining control over platforms that have taken over a good part of youth’s time, mental health, and lives altogether.