Meta Faces $1 Trillion Lawsuit Over Impact on Young Users
· Technology · BBC News, NDTV, Al Jazeera
Meta faces a major jury trial in California beginning Tuesday, where 30 US states are seeking over $1 trillion in damages. The lawsuit alleges that Meta knowingly exploited young users through addictive features like infinite scrolling, frequent notifications, and appearance-altering filters. The states claim these design choices prioritize user retention over the well-being of children and teenagers. Prosecutors are demanding that Meta implement parental verification and remove features such as ephemeral posts and multiple account creation. Meta has denied the allegations, stating it remains committed to supporting young people on its platforms.
Why it matters
A ruling against Meta could force the company to fundamentally redesign its core engagement features, potentially setting a global legal precedent for how social media platforms operate for minors.
Read the original report — BBC News
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