Techkonzern: Prozess um Social-Media-Sucht: Meta spricht angeblich über Vergleich
Mehrere US-Bundesstaaten werfen Meta vor, seine Dienste so zu gestalten, dass sie süchtig machen. Laut einem Bericht hat Meta nun Gespräche über einen außergerichtlichen Vergleich geführt.
Düsseldorf. Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is reportedly in negotiations with several US states over a potential settlement in the landmark lawsuit alleging that social media platforms pose a risk of addiction, according to a report by Bloomberg citing unnamed sources. Talks of a settlement have taken place, but confirmation is pending.
Several state attorneys general have announced that they plan to hold press conferences in their respective states. The Nevada agency stated that it will announce a "significant consumer protection settlement with a leading technology company."
A group of multiple US states accuses Meta of intentionally designing its platforms, Facebook and Instagram, to make young users dependent. This is alleged to have contributed to anxiety, depression, and even suicide. Additionally, 29 states claim that the company illegally collected personal data from minors. Meta denies the allegations and asserts its commitment to protecting youth.
The lawsuit is considered the biggest legal test so far of the impact of social media on young people.
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