Meta accused of targeting children to boost Facebook and Instagram use, as US trial begins
Meta Platforms intentionally sought to addict children to its Facebook and Instagram platforms, a lawyer for California said on Tuesday at the start of a trial that could reshape some of the most popular apps on the planet. A bipartisan group of 29 US states is suing Meta, seeking potentially tens or hundreds of billions of dollars in penalties and changes to how Meta does business. Four lead…
Meta is on trial for allegedly targeting children to boost usage of its Facebook and Instagram platforms, potentially leading to billions in penalties. A bipartisan group of 29 US states are suing Meta, accusing the company of designing its platforms to addict young users, causing anxiety, depression, and even suicide. California, Colorado, Kentucky, and New Jersey claim Meta misled consumers about the safety of its apps and improperly collected and used personal data of children.
The trial, which could set a precedent for social media's impact on young users, is expected to last six weeks and feature testimony from Meta co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Instagram chief Adam Mosseri. The states are seeking changes to Facebook and Instagram, age restrictions, and an end to the "infinite scroll" feature.
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