If Meta loses this trial, Instagram and Facebook could change forever
Thirty US states have sued Meta to force an overhaul of its platforms for young users.
Meta faces a monumental trial potentially reshaping Instagram and Facebook for young users. Thirty US states, including California and New York, have filed a lawsuit alleging violations of federal and state privacy laws against the social media giant. Seeking over $1 trillion, the states demand significant changes to Meta's platforms, such as eliminating like counts, infinite scroll, and ephemeral posts.
They also seek parental verification for teenage users and an overhaul of dopamine-manipulating recommendation algorithms. Meta, valued at $1.5tn, vehemently disagrees with the allegations, asserting its commitment to young users. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, presiding over the case, has previously ruled against the company, imposing $942m in fines and similar mandated changes in New Mexico.
If the states prevail, Meta may need to overhaul its platforms nationwide, impacting core features integral to the user experience.
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