States Unite in Lawsuit Against Meta for Addictive Features Targeting Kids

More than 30 states have filed a federal lawsuit against Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, alleging that the platforms' apps are designed to be addictive and harm children's mental health. The lawsuits claim that Meta violated federal children's online privacy law and state consumer protection laws by making its products addictive and then lying about how they harm children. The legal action could force Meta to change its design and marketing practices and result in significant fines. The lawsuits are seen as a potential landmark case similar to the lawsuits against the tobacco industry in the 1990s.