Meta Child Mental Health Lawsuitsince Aug 7

Meta Addiction Trial Begins

State attorneys say Meta designed Facebook and Instagram to addict children despite risks.

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Meta's federal trial begins over child social media addiction claims

In Meta's trial, families of social media victims see pivotal moment for safety

In Meta’s trial, families of social media victims see a pivotal moment for online safety

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Opening statements began Tuesday in Oakland, California, in a federal jury trial over claims by state attorneys general that Meta designed Facebook and Instagram to addict children and harm youth mental health. California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey are seeking penalties that could theoretically reach $1.4 trillion, plus court-ordered changes to Meta’s products and practices. The broader 29-state case alleges Meta targeted young users, exploited their data and concealed risk research in violation of child privacy and consumer-protection laws; Meta denies wrongdoing.

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