The Changes To Facebook and Instagram Demanded by 29 States
29 states want Meta to scrap features like infinite scroll, Stories and likes in a landmark child safety trial.
In a landmark lawsuit, 29 states have filed a case against Facebook and Instagram's parent company Meta, seeking significant changes to the platforms and over $200 billion in damages. The trial commences on Tuesday in federal court in California, with co-led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta. The suit alleges that Meta intentionally designed features to addict teenagers and violate their privacy, causing mental health issues.
Meta has denied the allegations, stating it is confident in its commitments to young users and safety protections. The states claim Meta mislead residents, misrepresented platform safety, and encouraged excessive social media use. If the coalition prevails, Facebook and Instagram may be required to redesign core aspects of their platforms, potentially impacting millions of adolescents' social media experiences.
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