Utah Governor Warns Social Media Companies of Impending Lawsuits

Utah Governor Spencer Cox announced that the state is preparing to file lawsuits against social media companies for the harm caused to young people. Cox cited evidence that companies like Meta (formerly Facebook) knew about the dangers of their products and intentionally hid that information. Earlier this year, Utah passed legislation to set limits on minors' social media use, including a digital curfew and parental consent requirements. Cox acknowledged the difficulty of enforcing these laws and expects legal challenges, but believes the Supreme Court will eventually weigh in. The goal is to give families more control over social media experiences and address the causal link between social media use and mental health issues in youth.