Child Safety Trials Target Big Social Media Platforms: NASDAQ-100 Components Face Legal Scrutiny

This year, landmark trials are targeting major social media companies, including those in the NASDAQ-100 index, to determine liability for harm to children caused by platform use. Regulatory and litigation activity is intensifying as plaintiffs allege exposure to targeted content, mental health risks, and privacy violations. The trials could shape future compliance frameworks and affect valuations, investor risk assessments, and potential regulatory interventions in the sector.