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Meta Platforms, the multinational corporation behind Facebook and Instagram, is currently facing significant legal challenges. In May 2026, Santa Clara County, California, filed a lawsuit accusing Meta of failing to adequately regulate scam advertisements on its platforms. This action adds to a growing list of legal troubles for the social media giant. Concurrently, a recent firm ruling by the Spanish Supreme Court (TS) has established that the work of content moderators, who are exposed to disturbing material such as terrorism, violence, and child exploitation, can cause mental health issues. The court's decision acknowledges that these roles can lead to psychological pathologies, highlighting the severe impact on employees tasked with filtering harmful content before it reaches the public. These developments underscore Meta's ongoing struggles with platform safety, advertising integrity, and employee well-being.