Meta faces 29-state trial that could reshape Instagram and Facebook
A coalition of states suing Meta Platforms over claims Facebook and Instagram were designed in ways that harmed young users' mental health will begin making its case on Tuesday in California federal court in a trial that could reshape some of the most popular apps on the planet. Attorneys for Colorado, California, New Jersey and Kentucky, who are leading a bipartisan group of 29 states, will give…
A group of 29 states is set to commence a trial on Tuesday, in a California federal court, that may fundamentally alter the landscape of Instagram and Facebook. The legal proceedings, led by attorneys representing Colorado, California, New Jersey, and Kentucky, are part of a bipartisan coalition aiming to challenge Meta Platforms' practices regarding young users' mental health and data privacy.
The trial, presided over by U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, will provide an advisory jury of eight individuals with the opening statements. The case hinges on allegations that Meta intentionally designed Facebook and Instagram to be addictive to children and teens, while also misleading consumers about the safety of these platforms for young users.
Additionally, the 29 states are accusing Meta of unlawfully collecting and utilizing children's personal data through the company's platforms. Meta's defense team is expected to argue that the corporation has made significant efforts to ensure the safety of its younger user base.
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