Meta settles with US states over social media harms
Meta Platforms settled claims from 29 US states alleging the company designed Instagram and Facebook to addict children, mislead consumers about safety, and improperly collect personal data of minors. The settlement was reached during a federal court trial, averting a major test of allegations that social media harms young users. The case highlighted a growing wave of litigation from states, local governments, school districts, and individuals over alleged harms caused by Meta and other social media companies.
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