BS EDIT: Restricting Social Harm

By Business StandardPublished On Mar 30, 2026

Landmark Rulings

US juries held platforms liable for design-driven harm, not just content

Legal Shift

Focus moves from user posts to platform architecture and product liability

Internal Knowledge

Cases highlight gaps between company claims and known risks

Design Risks

Features like infinite scroll and algorithms drive compulsive use

Policy Debate

Restrictions on minors are rising but may miss root causes

Way Forward

Regulation must target platform design, transparency, and safer defaults