Dozens of states have sued Meta over features on Facebook and Instagram that allegedly harmed children’s mental health.
Dozens of states sued Meta on Tuesday, accusing the company of putting profit ahead of the safety of its young users. The lawsuit, filed in a California federal court, argues that Meta unlawfully misled the public about the harms its products, like Facebook and Instagram, could impose on children and teens. By implementing a business model meant to maximize time on the platform, Meta contributed to a youth mental health crisis, the complaint says.
“We’re disappointed that instead of working productively with companies across the industry to create clear, age-appropriate standards for the many apps teens use, the attorneys general have chosen this path.” Following leaks from Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen in 2021, Meta has faced criticism from lawmakers and civil society over how its products impact youth safety.
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