States take Meta to trial in California in the biggest fight yet over social media harms to children
States seek up to $1.4 trillion and product changes, arguing Meta designed Facebook and Instagram to addict children and misled families about safety.
- A high-stakes federal trial has commenced in California where multiple state attorneys general are holding Meta accountable for allegedly fueling a youth mental health crisis.
- The lawsuit asserts that the company intentionally incorporated addictive features into Facebook and Instagram to ensnare young users for financial gain.
- Plaintiffs also accuse the tech conglomerate of systematically harvesting data from children under the age of thirteen without obtaining parental consent.
- State officials are demanding massive financial damages alongside structural overhauls that could radically reshape how the platforms operate.
- Meta strongly denies the accusations, maintaining that its platforms are backed by extensive research and ongoing efforts to support young people.
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Thirty US states target likes, infinite scroll, Stories and algorithms – They call for radical changes in how platforms operate for children and teenagers
Meta is facing trial in a massive lawsuit in the US alleging that it harms the mental health of children. The lawsuit, involving 29 states, demands fundamental algorithm and security changes to the platform, while the company denies the accusations and could face significant penalties.
Thirty states across the United States have jointly filed a "meta" lawsuit to hold Facebook and Instagram accountable for their design, which they claim severely impacts and harms the mental health of children and youth, seeking damages totaling over 46 trillion baht.
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