VICTORY! Meta and YouTube Lose High-Profile Social Media Addiction Trial
March 25, 2026
The high-profile 2026 Social Media Addiction trials have culminated in victory for the first bellwether plaintiff, Kaley.
The high-profile 2026 Social Media Addiction trials have culminated in victory for the first bellwether plaintiff, Kaley.
In a historic victory, a jury has found Meta liable in a New Mexico case that claims Meta failed to protect children from sexual exploitation. NCOSE provided a deposition testimony for this case and is thrilled with the outcome.
For the first time, Big Tech CEOs, including Mark Zuckerberg, will need to stand up in court and answer for the harms their products inflicted on children. Read all about the trials here.
The Trafficking Survivors Relief Act (TSRA) helps survivors expunge unjust criminal records they obtained while under the control of a trafficker. Survivors must not be punished for their own exploitation!
The DEFIANCE Act is vital to preventing image-based sexual abuse. Read more about it here.
NCOSE’s 2025 Dirty Dozen List exclusively targeted Section 230, the law that enables widespread online abuse. Now, as we close out 2025, a bill to repeal Section 230 has been introduced!
Read here for the highlights of our 2025 gratitude report: Victories made possible by YOU!
Spurred by survivor voices, the Epstein Files Transparency Act was passed by Congress and signed into law, mandating the release of the Epstein files!
The GUARD Act prevents children from accessing AI companions—i.e. chatbots that mimic humans and encourage emotional bonding. This is imperative in mitigating risk of suicide or mental health harms.
The AI LEAD Act requires AI companies to exercise reasonable to care to design their chatbots safely.
The FTC has charged Pornhub with crimes related to their dissemination of CSAM and IBSA. A $15 million penalty and several requirements for safer practices have been proposed.
Haley McNamara reflects on her 10+ years at the National Center on Sexual Exploitation as she steps into a new leadership role.