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Meta faces $1.4 trillion child safety trial over addictive platform design

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Meta is facing a significant trial in California over allegations that its platforms, Facebook and Instagram, contribute to the youth mental health crisis by intentionally designing addictive features. The lawsuit, filed by dozens of states, also accuses Meta of violating federal law by collecting data on children under 13 without parental consent. While the states are seeking potentially astronomical damages up to $1.4 trillion and structural changes to Meta's operations, legal experts believe such a massive penalty is unlikely due to Meta's market capitalization and the practicalities of bankruptcy. AI

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Barbara Ortutay, The Associated Press ·

    Meta heads to child safety trial facing financial damages as large as $1.4 trillion

    Four states want penalties that approach Meta’s market value, but the lasting threat is a court-ordered overhaul of Facebook and Instagram for young users.

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