The Changes To Facebook and Instagram Demanded by 29 States
Summary
A group of 29 U.S. states is suing Meta, the company that owns Facebook and Instagram, for allegedly harming children and teens by designing features that keep them using the apps for too long. The lawsuit seeks over $200 billion in damages and demands changes to how the social media platforms work for young users.Key Facts
- The lawsuit was filed in 2023 by a bipartisan group of state attorneys general, led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta.
- The states accuse Meta of breaking child privacy laws and creating addictive features to boost profits.
- The case will be tried in federal court in California starting August 18, 2026.
- Meta denies the allegations and says it supports young users with safety protections.
- The states want Meta to remove infinite scrolling, autoplay videos, certain recommendation algorithms, appearance filters, disappearing content, multiple account creation, and notification practices.
- The lawsuit cites violations of laws like the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
- This case follows a previous ruling in New Mexico that fined Meta nearly $1 billion and ordered changes for minor protections.
- If successful, this case could lead to major redesigns of Facebook and Instagram's services for young users.
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