A landmark legal battle against Meta is underway in the United States, with 29 states accusing the company of designing Facebook and Instagram to keep children and teenagers hooked.
The plaintiffs allege that Meta prioritised user engagement and profits while failing to adequately address risks faced by young users. Meta strongly disputes the allegations and says it has taken extensive measures to improve safety across its platforms. Former Meta engineer Arturo Béjar has returned to the witness stand, with his testimony focusing on internal research and how the company handled reports concerning potential harm to children and teenagers. The stakes are enormous. The case could potentially force major changes to how Instagram and Facebook operate, while plaintiffs are seeking potentially massive financial penalties. Reports have placed the possible damages at as much as $1.4 trillion.
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