Meta Discussing Settlement for Landmark Lawsuit Over Alleged Addictive Design of Facebook and Instagram
Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) is reportedly in talks with state attorneys general to settle a high-profile lawsuit during an ongoing federal trial. The case alleges that the company intentionally designed its platforms, Facebook and Instagram, to be addictive for young users. Twenty-nine states are involved, accusing Meta of misleading consumers about platform safety and violating children's privacy laws by collecting data from minors under 13 without parental consent. The lawsuit includes claims from California, Colorado, Kentucky, and New Jersey among others. While the company has maintained that social media addiction is not a recognized psychiatric disorder, it faces pressure to resolve the case mid-trial as public scrutiny intensifies over youth mental health concerns tied to its platforms.
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