Setbacks for Meta continue: Tech giant calls allegations of misleading users ‘unsubstantiated’ ahead of upcoming trial
Ahead of its upcoming trial where Meta faces 29 states, the company pushed back against the claims and called them ‘unsubstantiated.’ The lawsuit alleges Meta's platforms were designed to be addictive and harmed young users, while the states are seeking billions in damages and changes to its apps.
Meta, the tech giant behind popular social media platforms, has dismissed allegations of misleading users and harming platform features as unsubstantiated, ahead of an upcoming trial. A Meta spokesperson told ABC News that the claim of a landmark case is unsubstantiated and that the financial demands are disproportionate. The company claims damages could reach $1.4 trillion, and asserts its commitment to protecting teens while countering the allegations.
The trial, set to begin on August 18, centers on a lawsuit filed by 29 state attorneys general accusing Meta of exploiting technologies to engage youth and violating privacy laws by collecting children's information without parental consent. The case also seeks changes to Meta's apps for users under 18, including the removal of certain features.
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