Tech Giant Faces Major Consequences: Meta Ordered to Pay $375 Million in Groundbreaking Legal Battle

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Meta has been directed by a US court to pay $375 million following a jury determination that the tech giant, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, facilitated serious harms on its platforms, including the sexual exploitation of minors.

The ruling represents a historic milestone, marking the first occasion a US state has prevailed in legal action against the social media behemoth over concerns relating to child protection.

The case raises broader questions about whether the decision could establish new legal standards for the accountability of major technology companies.

Investigative journalist Katie McQue spoke with Lucy Hough to examine the implications of the verdict and what it may mean for the future of big tech regulation.