The suit accuses Meta of deceptive and unlawful conduct harming vulnerable youth for financial gain. — Reuters
SAN FRANCISCO: Dozens of US states on Oct 24 accused Facebook and Instagram owner Meta of profiting “from children’s pain”, damaging their mental health and misleading people about the safety of its platforms.
“In seeking to maximise its financial gains, Meta has repeatedly misled the public about the substantial dangers of its Social Media Platforms,” argued a joint lawsuit filed in federal court in California.
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