A massive trial has begun in Oakland, pitting 29 states against Meta over allegations that its platforms were intentionally engineered to addict young users — even kids as young as 11 — at the expense of their mental health. The states demand billions in damages and sweeping platform reforms like eliminating “like” counts and infinite scroll. Meta fiercely defends itself, arguing underage usage is overstated, social media addiction isn’t scientifically proven, and privacy laws block accurate age verification. Their legal team also cites internal research showing many teens feel positively or neutrally about Instagram, pushing back against claims of widespread harm. With six weeks of testimony ahead, the case will expose internal documents and challenge whether Meta’s profit-driven model knowingly sacrificed youth well-being for engagement.
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