A US federal judge has ruled that Meta must face lawsuits filed by dozens of US states alleging the company designed its social media platforms to be addictive to children while misleading the public about associated risks. The decision allows the states to proceed with claims that Meta knowingly implemented features on Facebook and Instagram that contribute to mental health issues among young users. The ruling rejects Meta’s bid to dismiss the legal action, setting the stage for trials concerning online child safety and platform accountability.
- A US federal judge rejected Meta’s attempt to dismiss lawsuits brought by more than 30 US states regarding child safety on its platforms.
- The lawsuits accuse Meta of deploying algorithm-driven features and infinite scroll designed to foster compulsive use and addiction among youth.
- State prosecutors allege Meta misled the public regarding the psychological and mental health risks associated with Facebook and Instagram.
- The legal action seeks civil penalties, financial restitution, and court-mandated modifications to platform safety features.
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It should be "everyone's" safety, its not just children
I dunno do they design candy to addict kids?
who still use this junk, Instagram is still okay-ish, whatsapp still okay, facebook is thrash now.
all ads, 0 new feeds that is useful, everything is political, 0 friends update. the photos are decade old
Tech-feudalists are killing children
Just kids?!? 😂
It’s everyone and their known business model. Look at the present and past staff who talk about the psychology of it all.
Meta has no bottom line… and YouTube only has massive ads …. Both should abandon it
Not sure how this is lowering food/gas/living costs and raising wages… Remove this idiotic topic
Whose paying that bill every month? Seems like that person shares some responsibility.
Isn't that the responsibility of the parents?