Multiple US States Sue Meta Platforms for Addictive Features and Harm to Youth Mental Health
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is facing a lawsuit from a bipartisan group of 42 attorneys general over allegations that its platforms, Facebook and Instagram, have addictive features targeting kids and teens. The attorneys general claim that Meta designed its algorithms and features to keep young users engaged for longer periods, negatively impacting their mental health. The lawsuit also accuses Meta of violating the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act by collecting personal data on users under 13 without parental consent. The states are seeking an end to these harmful practices, as well as penalties and restitution. This legal challenge highlights the bipartisan effort to protect children and teens from online harm.
- Meta sued by 42 attorneys general for addictive features targeting kids CNBC
- Dozens of US states sue Meta Platforms for allegedly harming mental health of young people Reuters
- 41 states sue Meta, claiming Instagram, Facebook are addictive, harm kids The Washington Post
- Dozens of states sue Instagram-parent Meta over ‘addictive’ features and youth mental health harms CNN
- Escambia County Public Schools suing social media companies over mental health effects on students WEAR
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