The Associated Press reports that the latest order requires Meta to fund programmes addressing the negative mental-health effects its platforms have on young users. The Associated Press reports that the latest order requires Meta to fund programmes addressing the negative mental-health effects its platforms have on young users. Judge Bryan Biedscheid reportedly compared the harms from Meta platforms to pollution, arguing that the effects move beyond the apps and into the wider internet and real world. Also worth readingThis comes as Meta is already under pressure over teen safety, AI chatbots and the role of recommendation systems. For Africa, the case is worth watching because many young users experience global platforms under weaker local enforcement.