Meta's 'Big Tobacco' moment?: Social media giant faces $1.4 trillion lawsuit over harm to children
Summary
Four U.S. states have sued Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, claiming it designed its apps to be addictive to children. The states want Meta to change its apps and pay up to $1.4 trillion in penalties. Meta denies these claims and says it supports young people using its platforms.Key Facts
- The lawsuit involves California, Colorado, Kentucky, and New Jersey.
- States accuse Meta of making Facebook and Instagram addictive for kids.
- Jury selection for the trial started in Oakland, California.
- The states seek both changes to Meta’s apps and financial penalties up to $1.4 trillion.
- Experts compare this case to past legal actions against tobacco companies in the 1990s.
- Meta has faced similar lawsuits before, with damage awards near $1 billion.
- Mark Zuckerberg, Meta’s CEO, is expected to testify in the trial.
- The lawsuit focuses on Meta’s business practices and the harm to children’s mental health.
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