Meta on Trial: States allege addictive design aimed at children
TL;DR
A landmark multistate lawsuit in Oakland accuses Meta of designing addictive products that trap children and of concealing harms, with a whistleblower alleging CEO Mark Zuckerberg lied about commitments to child safety. The high-profile trial highlights how US courts are driving tech accountability amid broader debates over data practices, while policymakers and industry figures respond to growing scrutiny of AI infrastructure and regulation.
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