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Meta faces $1.4T in state lawsuits over social media addiction
Four US states have filed lawsuits against Meta, alleging its platforms are designed to addict children. The combined claims seek $1.4 trillion in damages, citing internal documents showing Meta knew of the risks. This marks the largest state-led action against a tech company over youth mental health.
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The staggering $1.4 trillion figure is largely symbolic, but the lawsuits could force Meta to redesign its algorithms or face stricter regulation.
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