US jury verdicts against Meta, Google tee up fight over tech liability shield - Reuters

US juries have returned verdicts against Meta and Google that are expected to reignite legal battles over Section 230, the federal statute that shields tech platforms from liability for user-generated content. These jury decisions suggest courts or plaintiffs may be increasingly willing to challenge the broad protections that have shielded social media companies from lawsuits over harmful posts. The verdicts could prompt Congress or the courts to reconsider whether Section 230 should be narrowed, a debate that has intensified in recent years as lawmakers from both parties have criticized tech companies' moderation practices. The outcomes may encourage similar litigation against other platforms and could force changes to how tech companies operate. The legal battles ahead will likely determine the boundaries of immunity that have long protected the internet's largest companies.