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Meta Faces Landmark Trial Over Social Media Addiction in Children

Meta is facing a landmark trial in a U.S. federal court, with 30 states alleging that Facebook and Instagram are designed to addict children. This trial could significantly reshape the future of these social media platforms and their key features.

17 Aug, 04:02 — 17 Aug, 16:33
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APVery High14h ago

States take Meta to trial in California in the biggest fight yet over social media harms to children - AP News

States take Meta to trial in California in the biggest fight yet over social media harms to children  AP News

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NPRHigh9h ago

Meta heads to court in a landmark trial about kids and social media addiction

Four states are suing the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, alleging that the platforms were designed to hook kids and that Meta hid the mental health risks.

By John Ruwitch

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cbcHigh2h ago

What's at stake as Meta faces potential landmark trial in U.S. federal court

Meta has lost two trials concerning child safety on its platforms so far this year and settled a third case. The company now faces what could be its most consequential trial yet, in federal court beginning Tuesday.

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star-malaysiaMixed12h ago

US states take Meta to trial in California in the biggest fight yet over social media harms to children - The Star

US states take Meta to trial in California in the biggest fight yet over social media harms to children  The Star

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protothema-enMixed7h ago

Meta faces trial that could reshape Facebook and Instagram as 30 US states seek over $1 trillion

Jury selection begins this week in a landmark case as 30 US states demand Meta overhaul Instagram and Facebook features including likes counts, Stories, autoplay video and infinite scroll to protect children from psychological harm and addictive design The post Meta faces trial that could reshape Facebook and Instagram as 30 US states seek over $1 trillion appeared first on ProtoThema English.

By Αλεξία Αμβράζη

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