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Meta Discusses Settlement with US States Over Teen Social Media Harm Lawsuit

Meta has reportedly discussed a settlement with US states regarding a lawsuit concerning the harm social media platforms cause to teenagers. This comes as Instagram's head, Adam Mosseri, testified that few teenagers were aware of the platform's safety features.

25 Aug, 16:32 — 26 Aug, 03:04
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bloombergHigh3h ago

Meta, States Have Discussed Settling Teen Social Media Harm Case

Meta Platforms Inc. and state attorneys general have discussed a possible mid-trial settlement of a blockbuster case accusing the company of deliberately designing Facebook and Instagram to addict teens, according to people familiar with the matter who asked not to be identified due to its sensitivity.

By Olivia Carville and Madlin Mekelburg

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NYTMostly Factual5h ago

Instagram Chief Says ‘No Silver Bullets’ for Teen Safety in Bellwether Trial

Adam Mosseri testified in a case brought by states that claim the Meta-owned app created addictive features to hook young users.

By Emmy Martin and Cecilia Kang

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The GuardianMostly Factual4h ago

Instagram CEO denies company hid low use of teen safety feature in Meta trial

Adam Mosseri is first top executive from Meta to testify in blockbuster lawsuit brought by 29 US states Instagram’s CEO disputed allegations by US prosecutors that his company hid negative information from the public while testifying during a blockbuster social media trial. “I am not trying to encourage my team to hide anything,” the CEO, Adam Mosseri, told a California courtroom on Tuesday. Continue reading...

By Dara Kerr

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NPRHigh5h ago

Instagram head Adam Mosseri testifies in defense of Meta in child safety trial

The social media giant is being sued by four states who allege it designed Facebook and Instagram to hook kids — and lied to the public about the risks.

By John Ruwitch

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globe-and-mailHigh11h ago

Instagram head Adam Mosseri to testify at Meta child social media addiction trial

Lawsuit by 29 U.S. states is the biggest legal test yet of social media’s effects on young users, experts say

By Diana Novak Jones and Jonathan Stempel

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Business InsiderMostly Factual3h ago

Adam Mosseri said Instagram struggled for years to get teens to use 'Take a Break'

Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, testified that the app struggled for years to get teens to use its Take a Break well-being feature. Bloomberg/Getty Images Mosseri said Instagram struggled for years to get teens to use its Take a Break well-being feature. Instagram touted a 90% retention rate for Take a Break but omitted its 1.8% activation rate. Meta faces a high-stakes trial in Oakland over whether its platforms cause harm to teens. The head of Instagram said the company spent years t...

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sbs-newsMostly Factual2h ago

Meta touted its teen safety tool. What it didn't mention was that barely anyone was using it

Out of a user base of more than 3 billion, fewer than 1 per cent had

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual3h ago

Instagram head Mosseri, at children's addiction trial, says few teenagers knew of safety feature

Four US states, California, Colorado, Kentucky, and New Jersey, have accused Meta of designing the platforms to hook young users, fueling anxiety, depression, and even suicide.

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japan-timesMostly Factual3h ago

Instagram head Mosseri denies encouraging suppression of child social media risks

Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, is a central witness in the lawsuit by 29 U.S. states over whether Meta Platforms designed Instagram and Facebook to addict children.

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myjoyonlineMixed1h ago

Meta, US states have discussed settling teen social media harm case, Bloomberg News reports

Meta Platforms and state attorneys general have discussed a potential mid-trial settlement of a lawsuit accusing the company of deliberately ​designing Facebook and Instagram to be addictive to young users.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

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morocco-world-newsMixed11h ago

Ammor Leads Ministers With $45,793 in Meta Ads Since 2021 - Morocco World News

Ammor Leads Ministers With $45,793 in Meta Ads Since 2021  Morocco World News

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observador25 Aug, 16:14First to report

Saúde mental: como proteger os filhos do vício digital

globe-and-mail25 Aug, 16:32

Instagram head Adam Mosseri to testify at Meta child social media addiction trial

morocco-world-news25 Aug, 17:17

Ammor Leads Ministers With $45,793 in Meta Ads Since 2021 - Morocco World News

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berlingske25 Aug, 22:27

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NYT25 Aug, 22:38

Instagram Chief Says ‘No Silver Bullets’ for Teen Safety in Bellwether Trial

NPR25 Aug, 22:50

Instagram head Adam Mosseri testifies in defense of Meta in child safety trial

Barron's25 Aug, 23:28

Instagram Chief Admits Touting Teen Safety Tool While Omitting It Was Barely Used - Barron's

gulf-news25 Aug, 23:47

Instagram chief admits touting teen safety tool while omitting it was barely used

moneycontrol26 Aug, 00:02

Meta knew Instagram teen safety tools were failing, former employees testify - Moneycontrol.com

The Guardian26 Aug, 00:07

Instagram CEO denies company hid low use of teen safety feature in Meta trial

Business Insider26 Aug, 01:03

Adam Mosseri said Instagram struggled for years to get teens to use 'Take a Break'

japan-times26 Aug, 01:19

Instagram head Mosseri denies encouraging suppression of child social media risks

bloomberg26 Aug, 01:22

Meta, States Have Discussed Settling Teen Social Media Harm Case

jerusalem-post26 Aug, 01:32

Instagram head Mosseri, at children's addiction trial, says few teenagers knew of safety feature

Reuters26 Aug, 01:37

Meta, US states have discussed settling teen social media harm case, Bloomberg News reports - Reuters

channel-news-asia26 Aug, 01:37

Meta, US states have discussed settling teen social media harm case, Bloomberg News reports

investing-com26 Aug, 01:42

Meta, US states have discussed settling teen social media harm case, Bloomberg News reports

sbs-news26 Aug, 02:04

Meta touted its teen safety tool. What it didn't mention was that barely anyone was using it

20-minuten26 Aug, 02:28

«Erschreckend»: Betrüger klauen Lars’ Content – Meta macht nichts

myjoyonline26 Aug, 03:04Latest update

Meta, US states have discussed settling teen social media harm case, Bloomberg News reports