Meta faces multi-state litigation over alleged addictive design and privacy violations

A coalition of 29 U.S. states has initiated trial proceedings against Meta, alleging the company intentionally designed addictive features to exploit minors and violated privacy protections. The litigation centers on claims that Meta's business model prioritizes user retention and data harvesting at the expense of child safety, a charge the company denies. The outcome could set a significant legal precedent for social media platform liability and data regulation.