Instagram ist das neue Rauchen: Die Billionenklage gegen den Zuckerberg-Konzern folgt dem Muster der Prozesse gegen die Tabakindustrie
29 amerikanische Gliedstaaten werfen dem Social-Media-Giganten Meta vor, Minderjährige aus Profitgier abhängig zu machen. Verhandelt werden digitale Technologien, doch Vorbild sind Prozesse aus der analogen Ära.
29 US states accuse the social media giant Meta of exploiting minors for profit, echoing historic tobacco industry lawsuits. The trial in Oakland could cost Meta billions, with up to $1.4 trillion in potential damages. The lawsuit, "People of the State of California vs. Meta Platforms Inc.," commenced recently, alleging that Meta's Facebook and Instagram platforms lured and addicted children and teenagers.
The social media company is accused of misleading the public about the dangers of its platforms, breaking federal and state laws, and breaking trust with users. Meta's founder, Mark Zuckerberg, is expected to testify. The case draws parallels to past tobacco lawsuits, which resulted in massive settlements of over $246 billion. The lawsuit against Meta, while dealing with novel technologies, echoes the tobacco industry cases of the 1990s, where companies were accused of targeting minors for profit, using deceptive advertising tactics.
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