Facebook and Instagram: Trial against Meta for children's use of apps begins
Several US states accuse Meta of intentionally keeping children hooked on Facebook and Instagram. Meta rejects this. In a trial, jurors will decide on this.
Meta, the Facebook parent company, is facing a lawsuit from multiple US states over allegations that it intentionally designed its apps, including Facebook and Instagram, to be addictive for children. The states claim that Meta concealed the risks from parents and the public. Meta denies the allegations and calls the requested fines, which could be up to $1.4 trillion, excessive. The trial, which began in Oakland, California, may result in financial penalties and changes to Meta's business model.
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