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Meta fails to dismiss US states' lawsuit over child addiction on Facebook, Instagram
A federal judge rejected Meta's bid to dismiss a lawsuit by 33 US states alleging that Facebook and Instagram are designed to addict children. The ruling allows claims under consumer protection and public nuisance laws to proceed. Meta argued the states lacked standing, but the court found sufficient evidence of harm.
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The ruling signals courts are willing to hold platforms accountable for design choices that allegedly harm minors, but Meta will likely fight the case for years.
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