Meta faces multi-state lawsuit over platform impact on young users

Thirty US states have filed a lawsuit against Meta, seeking a fundamental overhaul of Facebook and Instagram to address concerns regarding their impact on young users. The legal action alleges that the company's platforms are designed to be addictive and harmful to minors. State attorneys general are pushing for changes to platform features and safety protocols. Meta maintains that it has already implemented numerous tools to support teenagers and their parents. The outcome of this litigation could force significant structural changes to Meta's product design and user safety policies.