"Multiple States File Lawsuits Against Meta, Alleging Addictive Features and Harm to Children"

Forty-one states and the District of Columbia are suing Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, alleging that the tech giant has built addictive features into its platforms that harm children's mental health. The lawsuits claim that Meta misled young users about safety features, violated federal laws on children's privacy, and knowingly made changes to keep kids on the site to the detriment of their well-being. The legal actions represent a significant effort by state enforcers to address the impact of social media on children. The attorneys general are seeking civil penalties, changes in business practices, and restitution as potential consequences.