Four U.S. states have initiated a lawsuit against Meta, alleging that the company intentionally designed Facebook and Instagram to be addictive for children. The states are pursuing damages and requesting modifications to the company's applications.
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Meta faces trial over alleged social media harm to children
A lawsuit has been filed by four U.S. states against Meta, claiming that the company has made Facebook and Instagram addictive for children. The states are seeking both financial damages and changes to the platforms.
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