哈利王子讚揚勇敢的家庭在法庭上挑戰社群媒體巨頭。

Prince Harry recently spoke to families who have lost children, thanking them for their courage in challenging two of the world’s biggest social media companies. The families are taking Instagram and YouTube to court in California, saying these platforms are designed to be addictive and can harm young people’s mental health. The companies, Meta and YouTube, deny these claims, saying they have taken steps to protect young users.

In his speech, Prince Harry said he understood how difficult it is for parents to sit in court and listen to the companies defend themselves. He compared the situation to the story of David and Goliath, where a small group faces a much bigger opponent. Harry told the parents that their stories matter and that sharing them over and over again is important. He said he hopes the trial will bring truth, justice, and accountability. He also said that none of the parents should have to be in this situation, but thanked them for their bravery and for trying to make things better for other children.

One of the parents, Ellen Roome, traveled from the UK to the US to support the case. She said that while she cannot help her own child anymore, she hopes to make a difference for other families. She believes this trial is the first of its kind and that people are starting to realize how dangerous social media can be for young people. Roome hopes the case will force the tech companies to take responsibility for their platforms. Meta, which owns Instagram, says it disagrees with the claims and has added protections for teen users, while YouTube also says it has features to limit content for younger people. The outcome of this trial could also affect other cases in the US, where states are asking for stricter rules for social media companies. The families hope their efforts will lead to safer online spaces for children everywhere.