Policy · 9h ago
Meta fails to dismiss US states' lawsuit over child addiction
A US judge rejected Meta's bid to dismiss claims that Facebook and Instagram addict children. The lawsuit, filed by multiple states, alleges Meta violated child privacy laws. Meta argued it didn't violate the law, but the court allowed the case to proceed.
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The ruling signals growing judicial willingness to hold tech platforms accountable for design choices that may harm minors.
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