Dozens of U.S. states are suing Meta Platforms (META.O) and its Instagram unit, accusing them of contributing to a youth mental health crisis through the addictive nature of their social media platforms.
and its Instagram unit, accusing them of contributing to a youth mental health crisis through the addictive nature of their social media platforms.
"Meta has harnessed powerful and unprecedented technologies to entice, engage, and ultimately ensnare youth and teens," the complaint said. "Its motive is profit."Meta said that it had sought to make teens safe online. Much of the focus on Meta stems from the release of documents in 2021 that showed that Meta had data showing that Instagram, which began as a photo-sharing app, was addictive and worsens body image issues for some teen girls.
Nine other states are expected to file similar lawsuits on Tuesday, bringing the total number of states suing to 42.
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