Meta child safety trial begins in federal court
A federal trial has begun where four states are suing Meta, accusing the company of knowingly designing Facebook and Instagram to be addictive to children while concealing the dangers. The states argue that Meta prioritized profits over child safety despite understanding the harmful effects of their platforms on young users.
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'Profits won.' The child safety trial against Meta kicks off in federal court
A federal trial has begun in which four states are suing Meta, accusing the company of knowingly designing addictive products for children while concealing the dangers. The states allege that Meta prioritized profits over child safety by deliberately creating features designed to hook young users on Facebook and Instagram. The case represents a significant legal challenge to Meta's business practices regarding child protection and platform design.
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