# Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA)

Type: regulation

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## Timeline

- **2026-Q4**: Appellate Phase — Meta expected to appeal the verdict to higher courts, potentially reaching the Supreme Court.
- **2026-03-25**: Jury Verdict — Jury finds Meta liable for child harm, marking a historic shift in social media liability.
- **2023-10**: State Lawsuits Filed — Over 40 states sue Meta alleging the company knowingly harmed children's mental health.
- **2021-10**: Facebook Files Leak — Whistleblower Frances Haugen reveals internal research on Instagram's harm to teen girls.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Meta Verdict Signals Regulatory Shift in Social Media Child Safety Liability
2026-03-25 18:03:13 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 3

A landmark jury verdict finding Meta liable for harming children marks a pivotal moment in the legal accountability of social media platforms. This decision sets a significant precedent that could dismantle long-standing immunity shields and trigger a wave of similar litigation across the tech industry.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/meta-jury-verdict-child-safety-regulation

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