Meta loses trial after arguing child exploitation was “inevitable” on its apps
Meta plans to appeal as it faces down two other child safety trials.
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/03/meta-loses-trial-after-arguing-child-exploitation-was-inevitable-on-its-apps/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

@arstechnica "children getting raped is an inevitable part of our business"

Best defense ever.

@primalmotion @arstechnica Maybe in another three months it would have worked. Still a bit too early.
@arstechnica That’s great news! Look at the Sugar boy’s face’😂👍
@arstechnica The old "well, every body does it , or they want to if they don't" disgusting, vile, normalizing abuse argument.
@arstechnica Aw, look at the little dumb fucker. Hope he is having the time of his life!