A pioneering legal case against Meta has been initiated in California, with twenty‑nine U.S. states accusing the company of intentionally fostering addiction among children through its Facebook and Instagram platforms. The lawsuit threatens the imposition of substantial monetary penalties and stringent regulatory measures. The summary is derived from a report published by Deutsche Welle.
California launches pioneering case against Meta over child addiction claims
Twenty‑nine U.S. states allege Facebook and Instagram deliberately foster addiction in children, seeking heavy fines and tighter regulation.
