Meta Platforms is lobbying U.S. lawmakers for legal immunity within the pending Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). The company seeks to shield itself from civil lawsuits alleging platforms like Instagram harm children.
Meta currently faces thousands of lawsuits from families, school districts, and state attorneys general. These legal challenges claim the company intentionally designed addictive features that damage the mental health of young users.
A successful liability shield could protect Meta from billions of dollars in potential damages. Child safety advocates and some lawmakers oppose the proposal, arguing it would undermine corporate accountability.