Legal Landscape - A massive legal siege is anticipated against the social media industry, with trials expected next year [1][3] - Lawsuits consolidated into two litigation tracks in state and federal court, stemming from concerns about youth mental health impacts since 2022 [2] - The Communications Decency Act, traditionally a liability shield, is being circumvented by claims focusing on platform design rather than user content [5] - Allegations center on platforms intentionally designing features to addict young users, leading to mental health harms [6] Industry Response - Social media companies are updating policies to strengthen safeguards for children, exemplified by recent announcements from Meta (Instagram) [7] - Despite policy updates, the litigation is proceeding, with alleged victims of social media expected to testify in court [8] Potential Outcomes - Juries will hear testimony from teenagers, experts, and company insiders to determine if social media has harmed youth mental health [9]