A lawsuit filed by 33 US states against Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and WhatsApp, could result in policy changes to make social media safer for children and enhance privacy protection. In addition to legal action, public funding should be allocated to digital literacy and further research on the impact of social media. Technology firms should be more transparent in assessing the effects of their platforms on consumers, prioritizing public health. Industry standards are necessary to protect children's mental health. Governments, tech companies, academia, and parents should collaborate to improve health outcomes.