The $1 Billion Question: Can Court Orders Keep Teens Safe Online?

Nearly one billion dollars in penalties. Court ordered teen protections. And one blunt question that every parent, coach, and guardian has to face: why are social platforms still making it so easy for adults to reach children directly? We dig into reporting on a New Mexico court ruling targeting Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, and we treat it like what it is to us: a public safety announcement about online child safety and youth mental health. We walk through the key claims ...