# Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA)

Type: regulation

Source: SaaS Intelligence Brief — https://getsaasbrief.com/entity/kids-online-safety-act-kosa
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## Timeline

- **2026-03-25**: Jury Verdict Delivered — A jury finds Meta liable for harming children, marking a historic shift in platform accountability.
- **2024-06-17**: Surgeon General Warning — The U.S. Surgeon General calls for warning labels on social media platforms similar to tobacco.
- **2023-10-24**: State Attorneys General Sue — A coalition of 41 states files a massive lawsuit against Meta for addictive platform features.
- **2021-09-13**: Facebook Files Leaked — The Wall Street Journal publishes internal research showing Meta knew Instagram was harmful to teen girls.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Meta Verdict: Jury Finds Platform Harms Children, Signaling Regulatory Shift
2026-03-25 18:07:08 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 3

A landmark jury verdict finding Meta platforms harmful to children marks a turning point for social media regulation and platform liability. The decision is expected to trigger a wave of product redesigns and accelerated legislative action across the SaaS and social media sectors.
Full story: https://getsaasbrief.com/story/meta-jury-verdict-child-safety-regulation

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